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Top 10 Contraceptives on the Market This article will
examine a few contraceptive methods that are on the market today. Some are
effective at also controlling sexually transmitted diseases and others are not.
Which method is appropriate for you and your life? What is abstinence?
If you do not want to become pregnant, abstinence would then refer to not
having intercourse during a period after ovulation when conception is the
highest. The advantages of
abstinence: ·
It is free and
everyone can use it ·
No sperm, no
babies ·
There is no
specific age limit to start or stop using it ·
No side
effects ·
You are
spending absolutely no money on birth control The disadvantages
of abstinence: ·
You may be in
the mood during the wrong time of the month Male Condoms: Latex
condoms are excellent at preventing sexually transmitted diseases. They are
also effect for birth control. The advantage of
the male condom: ·
Safe and
effective at preventing the sperm from finding the egg and keeping STDs at bay ·
No office
visit required to get fitted for anything ·
They are cost
efficient and easy to buy The disadvantages
of the male condom; ·
They interrupt
sex – unless the woman is adventurous and playful puts it on for her man ·
Erections may
be hard to maintain Emergency
Contraception Pills (ECPs): are used in the prevention of pregnancy after
unprotected sex and used in cases where a woman has been raped. This consists
of two large doses of birth control pills and can be taken within 72 hours
after the woman has had unprotected sex. The advantages of
the Emergency Contraception Pills: ·
ECPs are
specifically designed to prevent an unwanted pregnancy ·
Taking an ECP
will prevent an abortion and are more cost effective ·
The can be
purchased and kept with you in case of an emergency The disadvantages
of the Emergency Contraception Pills: ·
They can cause
nausea or vomiting ·
They are not
as effective as several other forms of contraceptives ·
They are not
intended to replace your normal method of birth control ·
They do not
offer any protection against sexually transmitted diseases
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