Is contraception and family planning safe to use during the quarantine? Yes. All modern contraceptive methods are safe to use anytime and anywhere, even during the enhanced community quarantine. If you just gave birth in the last six months, have a health condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or breast cancer, or you smoke, […]
Contraception are methods that help protect you from unplanned pregnancy. There are two main types of contraceptives: hormonal method, and barrier method; for each method, there are different options to choose from. There are some methods that prevent ovulation (a woman’s ovary releasing an egg cell), and some that prevent a man’s sperm cell from […]
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 […]
Do you enjoy having intimate moments but worry about unplanned pregnancy, and then you start thinking about suitable contraceptive methods? There are three types of contraceptives, and you can protect yourself from an unplanned pregnancy if you use them correctly every time. Learn more about them here! Disposable Contraceptive Method Condoms. Trust Condoms and Premiere […]
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 […]
At A Glance: Convenient. Must remember to take daily. Discreet. 99% effective if taken perfectly; 91% effective with typical use. Many hormonal combinations for women with different needs. Easy to stop at any time. Most pills are available at leading drugstores. Either 21 or 28 pills per cycle available. What Is It Oral contraceptive pills […]
In a nutshell: Your only protection against STIs and HIV besides abstinence from sex Thin latex or polyurethane covering for the penis that collects sperm It’s cheap Easy to put on and easy to dispose of Very accessible With typical use, condoms are 85% effective; 98% if used correctly Only for ONE time use What […]
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 […]
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 […]
