Birth control methods
When you're a young adult your choices for a birth control method might be different than that of a woman who is older or who is married. We think it’s important for you to know about birth control methods available today, even if you are not yet sexually active.
Contraception is a very important key to your sexual health and state of well being. Did you know that 25% of women who have intercourse without using a method of birth control will become pregnant within one month and 85% will become pregnant within one year.
Choosing a birth control method is a very personal decision, but one you might want to discuss with your sexual partner. To choose which birth control method to use, consider how well each one will work for you:
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How effective is it?
- How will it fit into your lifestyle? How safe is it?
- Is it affordable?
- Does it protect you from sexually transmitted diseases?
These are important questions that are worth taking some time to think about. Talk to your sexual partner or parent if you can. We hope that many of you can discuss these options with someone.
Just a reminder or if you don't already know... you can get a prescription for birth control without parental consent in the United States. You can also see a health care provider without anyone else knowing also. It’s your body and your privacy.
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