Safe Sex = AMAZING Sex

Below are a few suggestions and facts on how to have safe sex. Some of these forms of birth control are not discussed in the typical school run sex education program. Enjoy.

Intrauterine Device (IUD): A t-shaped device that is inserted into a woman’s uterus to prevent pregnancy. The IUD prevents the sperm from entering an egg. If used correctly less than 1 out of 100 women will become pregnant using an IUD. IUDs can also be used as emergency birth control. IUD does not protect against STIs.

Birth Control (“The Pill”): The pill is a daily medication that women can take that prevents pregnancy. The hormones and estrogen found in the pill prevents the woman’s ovaries from releasing eggs. The pill also thickens the cervical mucus. If used correctly less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant. The pill does not protect against STIs.

The Ring: It is a small and flexible ring that a woman can put into her vagina once a month. You would wear the ring three weeks on and one week off (similar to the patch). The ring prevents the ovaries from releasing eggs and builds up cervical mucus. It also thins out the lining of the uterus. If used correctly less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant. The ring does not protect against STIs.


The Patch: The birth control patch is a thin, beige, plastic patch that sticks to the skin. It is used to prevent pregnancy. A new patch is placed on the skin once a week for three weeks in a row, followed by a patch-free week. Similar to the ring the patch prevents the ovaries from releasing eggs and builds up cervical mucus. It also thins the lining of the uterus. If used correctly less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant. The patch does not protect against STIs.

Diaphragm: The diaphragm is a shallow, dome-shaped cup with a flexible rim. It is made of latex. You insert it into the vagina. When it is in place, it covers the cervix. It blocks the opening to the uterus and the spermicide stops any sperm from moving. If women always use the diaphragm correctly 6 out of 100 will become pregnant each year.

Female Condom: The female condom is a plastic pouch that is used during intercourse to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. It has flexible rings at each end. Just before vaginal intercourse, it is inserted deep into the vagina. The ring at the closed end holds the pouch in the vagina. The ring at the open end stays outside the vaginal opening during intercourse. If women always use the female condom correctly 5 out of 100 women will become pregnant each year.

Sponge: The sponge is made of plastic foam and contains spermicide. It is soft, round, and about two inches in diameter. It has a nylon loop attached to the bottom for removal. It is inserted deep into the vagina before intercourse. The sponge covers the cervix and blocks the uterus. If women who have never given birth always use the sponge as directed, 9 out of 100 will become pregnant each year.

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control/birth-control-effectiveness-chart-22710.htm