Contraception and young people
WHAT METHOD IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Contraception
Contraception is a really important aspect of having after sex, and helps ensure that you won't get pregnant if you don't want to.
Condom (Barrier Method)
- It's made of rubber or latex sheath traps sperm during sexual intercourse
- 98% effective for male condoms and 95% for female condoms
- Helps protect against STIs and HIV/AIDS
Combined Pill (Hormonal Method)
- 1 pill consisting of hormones taken same time daily
- prevents egg being released
- prevents 99% if taken correctly
- No protection against STIs or HIV/AIDS
Female Sterilisation (Permanent Method)
- Fallopian tubes closed - which prevents egg and sperm meeting
- For those who want a permanent method of contraception
- over 99% effective
- NO protection against STIs or HIV/AIDS