ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH

Contraceptives: What Are Your Choices?

Many young people don't know that there are several ways to protect yourself and your partner from pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. This section will give you information about several different kinds of contraceptives available in the United States.

Explore this section of the site to get the facts about:

• Abstinence
• Birth Control Pill
• Cervical Cap
• Condom
• Contraceptive Film
• Contraceptive Foam
• Contraceptive Implant
• Contraceptive Sponge
• Contraceptive Suppositories
• Diaphragm
• Emergency Contraception
• Female Condom
• Fertility Awareness Method (the "rhythm" method)
• Injectable Contraception (most commonly known as Depo-Prevera)
• Intrauterine Contraception (IUD)
• Outercourse
• The Patch
• The Ring
• Shield
• Withdrawal

Adapted from Hatcher RA et al. Contraceptive Technology. 18th rev. edition. New York, NY: Ardent Media, 2004.

Additional Information >> Contraceptive Choices

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