General Contraception
- Questions and Answers...
There's two main types of contraception
- general contraception like condoms, the pill etc - or emergency
contraception. This section is for general contraception for
emergency contraception click here
What are Condoms?
At present the condom is the only widely available male contraception.
It's basically an almost microscopically thin walled rubber tube
that fits skin tight over the penis. It is a physical barrier that
stops sperm going inside the female body. They must be used and
worn right in order for them to be effective. Click
here to find out more...
How effective are Condoms?
When used properly condoms are very effective in preventing pregnancy.
Condoms do have the added advantage of helping to stop you catching
STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) , but the pill does provide
better protection against unplanned pregnancy. Condoms have the
advantage of allowing the male to take an active part in contraception
and have no known side effects. Click here
to find out more...

Other contraception
Cap or Diaphragm
Made of rubber these fit inside the vagina forming a barrier between
egg and sperm. Available in various shapes and sizes a nurse or
doctor will need to show you how to use it. It does not stay in
the vagina but is put in a few hours before sex. A spermicide cream
has to be used and the cap must remain in place at least six
hours after sex.
IUD - Intrauterine Device
Fitted by a doctor this is a small t-shaped device that stays in
place permanently. You will need regular checks to make sure
it is in place.
Both the cap and IUD are effective in stopping pregnancy but offer
no protection against STIs. Neither contraception can be felt by
the boy or girl during sex.

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