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What Birth Control Methods Would Work Best for You
and Future Family Planning This article is going to
look at several different birth control methods and talk about the advantages
and disadvantages. Withdrawal: is the
removal of the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation. This way sperm does
not go inside the vagina and therefore, there is a less chance of pregnancy
occurring. This method takes a great deal of discipline, due to the fact that
when you are in the moment, sometimes it is hard to pull out. The advantages of
the withdrawal method: ·
There is a
significantly less amount of fluid left in the vagina ·
There are no
medical complications with this method ·
No need to buy
any birth control prescriptions, condoms, or anything else The disadvantages
of the withdrawal method: ·
There is no
protection against sexually transmitted diseases ·
There is still
a small amount of sperm deposited in the vagina, therefore, this method of
birth control is not 100 percent effective ·
If the male
has any erectile dysfunctions or premature ejaculations then this is not the
best choice for you ·
There has to
be cooperation from both the man and woman for this method to work Cervical cap: This
is a device that resembles the shape of a thimble and is made of latex, as the
men’s condoms are. The woman places spermicide within the cap and then inserts
into her vagina so that it covers the cervix. This cap is held in place via
suction so that sperm cannot enter the uterus. This cervical cap can be placed
in the vagina as early as six hours prior to intercourse and should not leave
the vagina for the same amount of time after intercourse. The advantages of
using the Cervical Cap method; ·
The device is
small and easy to carry with you ·
It does not
need to be immediately removed after intercourse ·
The number of
times you have sex does not matter as long as it remains in the vagina for at
least six hours after your last sexual encounter ·
It is discreet
and you don’t have to let anyone know you are using it ·
It keeps
menstrual flow at a minimum during intercourse The disadvantages
of using the Cervical Cap method: ·
They are not
purchased at your local drug store. Your medical professional has to measure
you for the proper fit ·
Using of the
cervical cap may cause inflammation of the cervix ·
It may be too
difficult for some women to insert the cervical cap If you leave the cervical cap in too long, you risk getting toxic shock
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