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the woman takes the pill everyday and wait seven days after the first pill (if without backup) before having sex.

Pros: Very effective against pregnancy if used correctly (91-99% effective), Makes menstrual periods more regular and lighter, Decreases menstrual cramps and acne, Makes you less likely to get ovarian and uterine cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, and anemia, Doesn’t interrupt sexual activity

Cons:Doesn’t protect against STIs, Depending on your insurance, your birth control may be free or there may be a copay, Need to remember to take every day at the same time, Can’t be used by women with certain medical problems or by women taking certain medications, Can occasionally cause side effects such as nausea.

You can get birth control pills at drugstores, health clinics, or Planned Parenthood health centers. You need a prescription for birth control pills. They can cost about 15-50$ a month.

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how its used: it is used as a barrier between the mouth and vagina or anus during anal sex

some pros of it: is that it is made specifically for oral sex
some cons of it: hard to find in regular store

its not very expensive at$ 1.50 on amazon without shipping included

this method isn't very easy to use that's why it isn't used that much

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How it works: This pill contains a mix of the hormones estrogen and progesterone that prevents ovulation. A woman cant get pregnant if she doesn't ovulate.
Pros: This pill helps with hormonal imbalance, causes irregular periods, acne, excess body hair and really bad cramps.
Cons: May notice bleeding in between periods, sore breast or nausea.
Where do get this and the cost: Drug stores, health clinics, planned parenthood health centers (&15- &50 a month)
Other facts: This pill is 99.9% effective if taken correctly. Also may cause mood changes, weight gain, instrumentalist spotting.

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Cervical Cap is designed for use with spermicide. It works by creating both a physical and a spermicide barrier at the opening of the cervix to form a snug seal
Pros- Reusable and relatively inexpensive than a diaphragm. Rarely hinders the sexual experience.
Cons- Requires consistent use for each sexual encounter spermicide may be messy, a prescription is required.
Side effects- Vaginal irritation, Bladder infection, and abnormal shaped cervix
It is 71-86% effective with typical users. You need to insert it up to 6 hours prior.
Getting a Cervical Cap can cost anywhere  $0- $275 that includes the cost of exam plus the cost of your Cervical Cap.
Some couples will talk about it because they tried other things but it didn't work so they want to try something new

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How It Works
The Male condom works by catching the semen from entering the vagina.
How It's Used
You place the condom over a male's erect penis. You pinch the tip of the condom putting on the penis and slide it down to the base of the shaft.
Pros
It prevents pregnancy really well if used correctly. It is very cheap and easily obtainable. You don't need a prescription.
Cons
If you have an allergy to latex. Requires consistent maintenance and proper use.
Interesting Facts
Made by Charles Goodyear in 1839 and is 98% effective when used correctly.

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The woman take  pill by the mouth to prevent pregnancy if she used it correctly it is up to 99% effective.

There is a lot of side effects

Nausea.

Breast tenderness.

Headaches.

Weight gain.

Mood changes.

Missed periods.

Decreased libido.

People can buy them at drug stores. They cost between $15 to $50 dollars.

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how it is used- You take the first three weeks of pills from the packet and then the last week you take and that is when you get your period.

pros- very effective against pregnancy
makes periods more regular
makes you less likely to get ovarian and uterine cancer
cons- doesn't protect from STI
need to take everyday at the same time
Side effects- nausea, increased appetite, head aches, blood aches
where you can get it and how much does it cost- you can get it from planned parent hood, drugstore, health clinic and a prescription from your doctor 0-50$ a month
prevents pregnancy by keeping ovaries from releasing eggs.

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The patch is a thin beige peice of plastic that looks like a bandage and works by stopping the sperm from meeting an egg. The patch needs to be changed once a week and 3 will last you a month. Pros: Fewer or no periods, no interruption of foreplay or intercourse. Cons: Does not protect against std's or sti's,may delay return of normal cycles. Side effects include: nausea, stomach pain,breast tenderness or swelling,headache, anxiety, mood changes,irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting,menstrual cramps,skin irritation, redness, itching, or swelling where the patch was worn. You can get a prescription for it or go to a clinic or planned parenthood.The patch is highly effective less than 1% of women get pregnant meaning its usally 99% effective.

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it is a hormonal injection that prevents unplanned pregnancy for 3 months at a time
1. weight gain
2. change in appetite
3.nausea
4.headache
5.tender, sore breast
3 months worth of birth control coast $60
its possible to get pregnant but highly unlikely

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The vaginal ring prevents pregnancy by continuously releasing synthetic estrogen and progestion. These are absorbed into your bloodstream and prevents your ovaries from releasing eggs to be fertilized. You use the vaginal ring (NuvaRing) by inserting it into your vagina and pushing it in further with your index finger.

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Pros:
- 99% effective when used correctly
- Comfortable
- Discreet

Cons:
- Acne
- Excess body hair
- Cancer of the ovaries and ovarian cysts

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You can get NuvaRings at drugstores, health clinics and planned parenthood, you do need a prescription for a NuvaRing.

NuvaRings usually is free or low-cost with insurance, if you don't have insurance it costs around $250 to get it inserted into your vagina if a following medical exam is needed, or $80 a month without an exam.

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-Vaginal Rings can go by NuvaRing
-Works 99% of time if used correctly
-Must replace every month

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Couples can talk about this by discussing the pros and cons, the finances, and if they want to "take the risk"

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It is a condom that is inserted internally.
Cons- could slip out and and not protect anything
Pros- it is the only birth control method that effectively protects you from STD's or STI's
You  can buy it from FC2 female condom website for like $20
It is 95% effective, (if worn right)

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The birth control patch is a square bandage like patch that is put on certain parts of the body. It has hormones that your skin absorbs that prevent your ovaries from releasing eggs. That means there aren't eggs for sperm to fertilize which prevents pregnancy. Cons from using the birth control patch is that it doesn't prevent STDs or STIs at all, the patch must be changed once a week and side effects like tender breast, headaches, nausea, and bleeding between periods. Pros from using the birth control patch are it is convenient because it won't interrupt sex, you don't have to remember to take a pill everyday and it can ease menstrual cramps. Depending on your health insurance, a week supply of birth control patches can cost $0-$80.The birth control patch has a failure rate of less than 1% when it is used correctly and consistently .

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This form of BC is a small beige round squared patch

that can be applied on the torso, back, abdomen, buttocks, and shoulder. this patch is a BC form that is used by women.

side affects include skin irritations and acne headaches, weight, menstrual changes.

A proscription is needed for this birth control product.the price range is from $50 to $200 and can be obtained at most drugstores or pharmacies

this patch is 91% effective when used in the right way

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We at Bustle love giving you tips for how to tap into your sexual potential and troubleshoot when things aren't going your way in the bedroom. But what about finding solutions to those Q: I've gotta stop taking the pill because I'm not all that good at remembering to take it, specifically on the weekends when my schedule is different and I'm not always at home. I'm freaked out by all the super long-term options, like the IUD and arm implant , but I still want a method of hormonal birth control because it makes my skin nice and I just trust it more. I've heard the patch mentioned sometimes, but I don't know that much about it. Is the patch as effective as the Pill? How often do you have to put it on, and how long does each patch last? How does the hormone get into your skin? stressful sexual health situations that inevitably crop up when you're getting down? Emma Kaywin, a Brooklyn-based sexual health writer and activist, is here to calm your nerves and answer your questions. No gender, sexual orientation, or question is off limits, and all questions remain anonymous. This week's topic: the birth control patch.
A: The transdermal patch is a great birth control option if you want a method of contraception that you don't have to think about every day. Here's what you need to know about this under-sung hero of birth control.

1. What Is It?

The transdermal patch looks like a square band-aid that's about two inches by two inches in size. It's made out of thin plastic, has adhesive on one side, and comes in one color - fake-white-person-skin-color, often called beige.

You wear one patch for a week at a time, and then swap it out for a new one. After you do this for three weeks in a row, you skip a week - which is when you get your period. So basically, if you're using the transdermal patch method of birth control, you're wearing a small sticker on your body three quarters of the time. Not intrusive, but people who see you naked will definitely see you rocking it.

2. How Does It Work?

The patch works like other methods of hormonal birth control. Each patch contains synthetic versions of two hormones your body makes naturally: estrogen and progesterone. These hormones prevent pregnancy by stopping your ovaries from releasing mature eggs and also making your cervical mucus thicker so that it acts as a physical barrier preventing sperm from getting up into your uterus in the first place.

3. How Well Does It Work?

If you use the patch exactly as you're supposed to - putting on a new one exactly once a week, taking a week off after your third week, and then starting again exactly a week later - it's over 99 percent effective. This means that fewer than one out of every 100 people using the patch perfectly will get pregnant every year. For those of us who aren't perfect, typical use is 91 percent effective, or nine out of every 100 people getting pregnant every year.

There are a few medications that can undermine the efficacy of this birth control method. If you're taking rifampin (an antibiotic), griseofulvin (an antifungal), some HIV medications, some anti-seizure medications, or the herbal supplement St. John's wort, tell your doctor before you start the patch. Also really important to know - the patch isn't as effective if you weigh more than 198 pounds. If this is you, tell your doctor because she may suggest you use something that will work better.

It's also important to note that like other forms of hormonal birth control, the patch doesn't protect you against sexually transmitted infections.

4. How Soon Does It Start Working?

How soon you're protected from pregnancy depends on when you start your first patch, in relation to your period. If you start the patch method in the first five days of your period, you're protected immediately. If you start after that, there's a gap of seven days when you won't be protected yet - so use a backup method of contraception for that week.

5. Will I Get A Period?

When you're on the patch, you will still get a period each month, although it may be lighter and shorter than it was without the patch - this is totally normal and many people find it to be a benefit. Your period will come during the week when you're not wearing a patch. If you're still experiencing your period when it's time for you to put your next patch on, that's OK.

If you don't want to get your period ever, there are a bunch of birth control options out there on the market for you! These include the birth control injection, the hormonal IUD option, and the implant. Using the patch continuously (as in, putting on a new one each week without a gap week every fourth week) is still being tested and is not currently FDA approved. If you don't want your period to change at all, then hormonal birth control may not be for you.

6. What Are The Potential Benefits?

People love the patch because it's easy to use and doesn't interrupt the moment. As mentioned already, it can make your period lighter and shorter, which many people like. It can also help improve acne, painful menstrual cramps, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and may additionally protect against bone density loss, non-cancerous breast growths or cysts, ectopic pregnancies, both endometrial and ovarian cancers, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

It's good to know that many of these health benefits span hormonal birth control options.

7. What Are The Potential Side Effects?

Some people bleed between their periods, get nauseated, and experience breast tenderness when they're on the patch. Usually, these symptoms go away after around three months. Side effects that may not go away include skin irritation where you put your patch and changes to your libido, as well as some way rarer, but more serious, health problems.

If you are experiencing irritation, try moving the patch to another spot to see if that works better, and cortisone cream to relieve the itching.

8. How Do I Get It?

To get the patch, you need a prescription from a doctor. Once you have a prescription, you can pick up your box of patches at your local pharmacy or clinic. Depending on your insurance, it can cost you anywhere from nothing to $80 a month.

9. How Do I Use It?

The patch is pretty easy to use if you follow these steps.

Step 1: Keep Your Patches Stored Correctly

Your patches like cool, dark places, so keep them at room temperature and make sure they're not in direct sunlight. Also don't take it out of its packages until you're ready to put it onto your body.

Step 2: Choose Where You Want To Put It

The patch can go on your butt, stomach, upper arm, or back - but not your breasts. Choose a place that works for you, and make sure you stick with it all week. You can always change the location when you put your next patch on the next week.

Step 3: Make Sure The Area Is Clean & Not Irritated

Don't put your patch on an area of skin that has cuts or is otherwise irritated, because that won't feel good. And also don't put on any moisturizers or makeup on the area before you put on your patch - it might make it easier for your patch to fall off!

Step 4: Administer Your Patch

The transdermal patch is basically an adult sticker so its mechanism probably isn't wholly unfamiliar to you, but there are some tips for putting it on correctly. First off, peel half of the back off - that way you can hold onto a non-sticky part when you stick it to your skin. Put the sticky side onto your skin in the desired area, and then pull off the rest of the back so that the whole sticker is on your skin. Make sure not to touch the sticky part with your fingers, because it's super sticky and hard to get off. Finally, push down on the patch for about 10 seconds, to make sure it's really on there.

Step 5: Set An Alarm (Or Some Sort of Reminder)

The hardest part of using the patch as your birth control method is remembering to change it every week, so it's important to figure out a method for reminding yourself. A weekly phone alarm is a great option, and there are also offerings to help you remember - like Bedsider's awesome text and email reminder system. It's also important to make sure you have enough new patches stashed for the next week, so that you're not left in the lurch when the next patch day comes around.

Step 6: Keep An Eye On It

As we all know from putting stickers all over our bodies as children (No? Just me?), sometimes stickers start to fall off. While the patch is way stickier than most stickers, it's still important to check it every day to make sure it's still where it should be.

Step 7: Swap Out Your Week-Old Patch For A New One

After one week, repeat Step 4, but with a new patch. If you're putting the new patch in the same place, make sure that place is clean. You can get any leftover adhesive off by rubbing it with baby oil (but make sure to wash the oil off afterward). This will erase any unsightly darker patches created by fuzz catching in the adhesive.

Step 8: Make Sure To Discard Your Old Patch Correctly

When ditching your old patch, make sure to fold it in half (sticking it to itself) and put it in a sealed plastic bag before you throw it out.
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Definitely don't flush it down the toilet - the patch still has some hormones in it, and you don't want that to get into our water supply or soil.

10. What Do I Do If It Falls Off?

Patches actually don't fall off that often - only around five percent of the time. But if it happens to you, don't panic. If you notice within 24 hours and the patch is still sticky, you can just put it back on. If it's within that time frame but the patch isn't sticky anymore (or you can't find it), just put on a new patch. If it's been more time than that, put a new patch on but also use a backup method of contraception (like condoms or a diaphragm) for the next seven days. Planned Parenthood has a handy guide for timing this correctly based on which patch of the month you're dealing with.

It's important to only put on a patch if it's sticky. Never try to salvage a not-really-sticky-anymore patch with bandages or tape. The hormones are mixed with the adhesive, which means that if your patch isn't sticky anymore, it's probably not as effective either.

If you have vaginal sex without your patch on (like maybe it fell of and you didn't notice until afterwards), go ahead and take emergency contraception to protect yourself against pregnancy.

The Bottom Line

The transdermal patch is a great birth control option to check out - particularly if you like getting your period, don't want to have to remember to do something every day but feel confident you can remember to do something once a week, and (the most important part in my opinion) you're excited to wear a sticker for most of your life. If this sounds like you, talk to your doctor about getting a prescription for the patch. She'll help you figure out all the details.

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The birth control patch is used to prevent pregnancy, but doesn't prevent STI's. It is 91% effective, and can be easily applied.

You change them weekly. they have a cost of about 30-50$ for a monthly supply. It is a prescription drug, and you can get them at a doctors or a pharmacy. Side effects are headaches, acne, and weight.

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it's a white sponge that can be inserted into the vagina up to 24 hours before sex. It blocks the sperm from entering the uterus, while also releasing spermicide. It's sold at some drug stores.

pros:
doesn't affect hormones
while it's in you can have as much sex as you want
costs $0-$15 dollars, depending on where you get it
you can use it while breastfeeding
no prescription needed

cons:
it can cause vaginal irritation
some women have a hard time getting it in
no protection against STI's
women who are allergic to spermicide shouldn't use it
failure rate is higher for women who have children

stats:
75-88% effective if used correctly
12-24% failure rate

How to use:
1: wash hands with soap and water
2: wet sponge with at-least two tablespoons of water
3: give the sponge a gentle squeeze, to activate the spermicide
4: dimple side facing up, fold the sponge in half
5: slid it into your vagina as far as your fingers can reach
6: when you let go the sponge should fold out and cover your cervix
7:  feel around with your finger to make sure it's in place, you shoulder feel the nylon loop on the bottom of the sponge.
8: and your done, know you can only use it once

Taking it out:
1: wait six hours before you take it out
2: wash hands with soap and water
3: put a finger in your vagina and search for the loop
4: pull out slowly and gently
5: throw it away, don't flush it.

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Is a Hormonal Injection that has 150 ml,per grams.Prevents unplanned pregnancy for 3 months like a birth control pill
but doesn't protect you form STDs

The Birth control is usable for Both Men and Women.The cost of the shot is $60 which lasted 3 months long.

Cons about the shot: causes Headaches,Nausea,Weight gain,Depression,Headaches

Pros about the shot: last for about 3 months.Use at Drugstores,Hospitals.Doctors  called it the Depo shot.
1 percent for the shot to not work and accidentally get pregnant

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Covers the penis to prevent semen from getting in the vagina during sex. condoms work 80-90% of the time. sometimes they can rip from too much friction. They are easy to put on. They can come in flavors, sizes, colors. Most condoms are lubricated, some aren't. 70-80% of men use condoms during sex

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It's something you use to prevent pragnancy . A dome shaped silk cup that females would insert it into their vagina hours BEFORE sex to prevent pregnancy. To work effectivly you must use spermicide to kill and block sperm.This is a diaphragm

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1. A Diaphragm is used as a method of birth control in a woman.
2. Pros, Cons, and Side effects
Pro: The Diaphragm is reusable and relatively inexpensive, it is small and easy to carry
Con: Spermicidal agents may be messy and prescription is required
Side Effect: The most common side effect is "Vaginal Irritation"
3. You can call your doctor that you want this product and he will give you a prescription  for a new Diaphragm
4. I would say that just have a normal serious conversation about this method of BC and maybe do some research on this product and see how you like it.

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the IUD is a small T-shaped device that is inserted by a physician  into a women's uterus through a vagina
ts small and shaped as a T
the IUD can coast around 1300 dollars it depends on what kind it is
IUD is safe for some people the IUD can slip in to the uterus and you can get pregnant.

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the birth control shot contains progestin which prevents ovulation, and with no egg in the tube, you cannot get pregnant. it also works by making the cervic thicker so sperm cannot get through.
Pros- great chance of not getting pregnant, private process, super convenient.
Cons-big and uncomfortable change in periods, if you actually want to get pregnant and stop taking it then it delays that by 10 months.
Side Affects- nausea, weight gain, headaches, depression.
You get this shot at the doctors an it costs anywhere from $0-$250
1 out of 100 people will get pregnant using this IF they're late on getting it.

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This is what an IUD looks like

An IUD is a little T-Shaped piece of plastic inserted into the uterus to provide birth control.
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Pro:
it's over 99% effective.
The Copper ones work better
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Con:
It can get you pregnant once you remove it
Side effects may include:
-Irregular menstrual periods, Change in flow
-Breakthrough bleeding
-Back Pain
-Headaches, Nervousness, and Mild Dizziness
and
-Nausea, Vomiting, or Bloating
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Where you can get it from
You can get it from your nurse or doctor to insert it in for you. It costs between $0-$1,300
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Interesting Facts:
-It can make your periods better
-They are really convenient
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When couples talk about using it they might talk about the possible side effects as well as the unexpected pregnancy.

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Dental Dam are  latex or polyurethane sheets that covers between the mouth and anus during oral sex.

Pros: Made for oral sex

Cons: Very expensive and more difficult to find in stores

You can get this online

If used correctly, it can prevent a person from STI from the mouth, throat, or anus.

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Iuds prevent pregnancy by changing the way sperm cells move.
Iuds are a T-shaped, plastic device inserted into the uterus.

Pros
highly effective in preventing conception, is reversible, and starts working almost immediately.

cons
perforation during the time of insertion,small chance of contracting pelvic inflammatory diseases in ovaries, uterus, or Fallopian tubes.

where can you get it?
You can get it from a doctor, nurse, or other health care providers
cost
it can be around to $150-$250
interesting facts
The hormonal iud is a tiny plastic device that contains the hormone levonorgestrel, which is slowly released into the uterus.

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This Birth Control method is a pouch that is placed inside of the vagina and prevents sperm from getting contact with the egg.

This method works 79% of the time with active use. There is no side effects when using this method, except if you are allergic to latex.

You can get this method from drug stores and usually costs $3.50, and you do not need a prescription.

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the male condom is used a barrier to prevent sperm from entering the vagina.
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Pros:
The male condom is the only form of prevention that can potentially shield from sexual disease.

They're also inexpensive and can be easily obtained.
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Cons:
Some people are unable to use condoms due to an allergic reaction to latex.

They're not long lasting but situational, if you were to stop using condoms you could very well get pregnant the very next time you don't use them.
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You can buy condoms inexpensively at most drug stores and planed parenthood centers.
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98% effective in preventing pregnancy when used

The average cost of a SINGLE condom is $0.45

20% of sexualy active teens use a condom along with another form of birthcontrol

82% of teen males reported using a condom the first time they had sex

Condoms come in many shapes and sizes, the most popular condoms are lubricated (whether it be on the inside or out)

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Condoms are very easy to understand and put on correctly, any conversations to be had abut them would mostly to make sure that they are available for later or current use.

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Use your research handout on your assigned Birth Control method.
1. Explain how your BC method works and how it is used.
2. Side Effects? Pros and Cons
3. Where can you get it?
4. Any interesting information about your BC method
5. Picture of your method