Contraception
Lesson Objective:
•To know what contraception is
•To consider different methods of
contraception and to understand their
effectiveness.
Myths about Pregnancy
A girl cant become pregnant:
If she has sex standing
up
The first time she has
sex
Even if she has sex
during her period
Even if a boy pulls out
(or withdraws) before
he ejaculated (comes)
You can't get pregnant
on a boat
You can't get pregnant
if you drink a lot of milk
Keeping your eyes
closed stops you getting
pregnant
A boy is only fertile if
his testicles feel cold
What do the following
images have in common?
Clingfilm
Crisp Packet
Maltesers
Coca Cola
Withdrawal
All were said to be a contraceptive
method
Or a way to stop you getting pregnant
Your Task
Using the sheet in front of you fill
in the boxes with as much
information as you can to help you
produce your leaflets all about
Contraception.
Birth Control Pill
Contraceptive Pill –
It is a pill which the
girl takes daily. It
contains hormones
which prevent
pregnancy
Condoms
Male Condom –
The male condom is the
only method of
contraception boys can
use. It's really just a
rubber tube. It's closed
at one end like the finger
of a glove so that when a
boy puts it over his penis
it stops the sperm going
inside a girl's body
Female Condom
Female Condom
The female condom
is a fairly new
barrier method. It is
not as widely
available as the male
condom and it is
more expensive
IUD or Coil
‘The
IUD’ – which stands for
‘intra-uterine device.’
Most IUDs are T-shaped.
They’re made of plastic and
copper, sometimes with a
little silver inside.
They prevent your partner’s
sperms from getting through
your womb and into your
tubes
Diaphragm and cap
Diaphragms and caps
fit inside the vagina
and cover the cervix
(entrance to the
womb). They are
barrier methods of
contraception and
stop sperm meeting an
egg.
Spermicide
Spermicides
come in several different forms: cream, gel
and foam. Most spermicides contain
nonoxynol-9, a chemical that kills sperm.
Spermicides can be used alone but are more
effective when used with another method of
birth control, such as a condom or
diaphragm.
Implant
Contraceptive Implant The contraceptive
implant is a small,
flexible tube that's
inserted under the skin
in the upper arm. It
slowly releases a
hormone called
progestogen and works
for three years.
Injection
Contraceptive Injection
The contraceptive
injection contains a
hormone called
progestogen and is a
long-term method of
contraception.
It's injected into a
muscle and the hormone
is released very slowly
into the body.
Contraceptive Patch
Contraceptive Patch
It's a thin, beige,
sticky patch
measuring 5cm x 5cm.
It contains the same
hormones as the
combined pill:
oestrogen and
progestogen.
Natural Planning
Withdrawal Method – The
withdrawal of the penis
from the vagina before the
man has ejaculated. This is
not very reliable
Rhythm Method – When a
couple abstain from sexual
intercourse on the days
when she is most fertile.
Tubal sterilisation
is surgery to block a
woman's fallopian
tubes. Tubal sterilisation is
a permanent form of birth
control
'male sterilisation'
It works by preventing
sperm from reaching the
semen that is ejaculated
from the man's penis during
sex. It is a quick and
painless surgical procedure
FAQ
Do you have to be 16 to get confidential advice and
contraception?
No! Even though it is against the law to have sex under 16 in
the UK you can still get free advice and contraception.
Where can I go for help and advice?
You can visit your GP, young person’s drop in clinic
Brookside Clinic GUM Clinic - Sexual Health Clinic
Phone: GUM 0844 2252407.
Can I buy condoms?
Yes there is no age limit on the purchasing of condoms.