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| The Shot Combined Injectable Contraceptive (CIC) and Progestin-only Injectable C |
| Description CICs are injections of the hormones estrogen and progestin that are administered once a month. PICs are injections of the hormone progestin that are administered once every two or three months (depending on the brand). Both injectable co |
| Birth Control Pill Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) and |
| Description COCs are pills comprised of the hormones estrogen and progestin. POCs are pills that contain only the hormone progestin. Both act to produce changes in the uterus making it inhospitable for implantation of an egg and difficult for sperm |
| Vaginal Spermicides |
| Description Vaginal spermicides come in three basic forms: creams, foams, and jellies. A spermicide is a chemical that kills sperm. Effectiveness Spermicides do not protect against STD's. Cream and jelly spermicides should never be used by themselve |
| The Morning-After Pill |
| Description The morning-after pill is a high-dose combination of the female hormones estrogen and progestin. This form of contraception should only be used in an emergency situation for a woman who has had unprotected intercourse or in the case wher |
| Condoms |
| Description A condom is a thin rubber sheath which fits over the man's erect penis just prior to intercourse. When the man ejaculates, he does so into the condom, preventing sperm from entering the vagina. Most condoms are made of latex; although th |
| Intrauterine Device - IUD |
| Description The IUD is a small T-shaped device, with a string at the base of the T, inserted into the uterine cavity. There are two types of IUDs, copper and progesterone-releasing. A copper IUD can remain in place for up to 10 years. In the progest |
| Female Condoms |
| Description The female condom is a thin rubber tube with polyurethane rings at both ends. Only one end is open and the ring at the closed end is to make insertion easier and ensure the condom does not fall out during intercourse. When the man ejacul |
| Diaphragm and Cervical Cap |
| Description A diaphragm is a soft rubber dome and a cervical cap is a thimble-shaped latex cap. Both are placed inside the vagina, over the cervix. Spermicidal jelly or cream is held in both against the cervix, which kills sperm as they try to reach |
| Abstinence |
| Description Abstinence is the decision to abstain from sexual intercourse. This does not mean to abstain from all sexual contact, just vaginal intercourse. Effectiveness Abstinence is the only method of contraception that is 100% effective. If you a |
| Ovulation (Billings) Method |
| Description The Ovulation or Billings method teaches you to observe your body's fertility signs. Primarily, this is the cervical mucus that is produced when you are fertile, near ovulation. The mucus is necessary for sperm migration and nourishment |
| It's No Fun If It's Not Safe Sex! |
| Although this site is written with couples in mind, safe sex is a topic that has unfortunately become an important part of life. No longer is it only a means to prevent unwanted pregnancies but more so a matter of life death. At Have Better Sex we c |
