Contraceptives, family planning methods, birth control. Whatever you prefer to call it, there’s one question that’s been bugging your mind. “Should you use them?” Well, to answer that question, we must first learn what family planning methods can do to our bodies and their impact on society and the world. What can contraceptives do? Contraceptives […]
A man’s best friend during sexy times is always the condom. Condoms are an effective contraceptive method and the only method that can also protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV. Part of making sure that condoms work for you is making sure that you’re using ones with a good quality. Here are […]
Condoms are one of the most common and accessible contraceptive methods in the Philippines. However, its legitimacy and effectiveness have always been questioned. The fact of the matter is, condoms are cheap and an effective way to prevent two things; unwanted pregnancies and acquiring or spreading sexually transmitted diseases. Here are the numbers that will […]
Family planning is a shared responsibility; it shouldn’t just be the woman’s responsibility. As the man of the house, you have these options for taking an active role in planning your own family: condoms or vasectomy. Let’s talk about vasectomy. What is a vasectomy? A vasectomy or “the snip” is a simple surgery that usually […]
What Is Contraception? The primary purpose of contraception is to prevent pregnancy. There are various contraceptive methods, each working in different ways, but they generally work by preventing the sperm cell from meeting and fertilizing the egg cell, which causes pregnancy. Not all contraceptive methods are equal, and some are more effective than others. There […]
At A Glance: Contraceptive pills or copper IUDs can both be used as emergency contraception after unprotected sex to decrease the chances of pregnancy. Should only be used after unprotected sex, if another contraceptive method failed, or if no contraception was used. Can be used up to five days after unprotected sex. Pills can be […]
In a nutshell: The penis is removed before ejaculation to avoid sperm entering the vagina 73% effective with typical use, 96% effective with perfect use Difficult to do perfectly every time Does not protect against STIs (sexually transmitted infections) Does not include hormones or devices Free What is it? The withdrawal method, or pull out […]
At A Glance: Fertility awareness tracking. Cooperation between the couple is important. Fertility awareness tracking does not involve hormones and so much money. With perfect use: 95-99% effective; with typical use: 76-88% effective, depending on which method. No protection against STIs. No side effects. What Is It Fertility awareness-based methods are commonly known as natural […]
Just like any other medication, hormonal oral contraceptives carry some risks as well. The first pills came out over 50 years ago, but modern hormonal contraceptives use a lower dose of hormones, which also means lower side effects for women; however, the connection between hormones and cancer is continually being researched and explored. Latest research […]
At A Glance: Small plastic and copper device inserted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Lasts up to 10 years. Hormone-free. Visit to healthcare provider required. Discreet. Very cost-effective. 99% effective What Is It A copper IUD (intrauterine device) is a small piece of flexible plastic wrapped in copper that offers up to ten years […]
