Contraception Information

If you are sexual active or thinking of becoming sexually active then you may want to learn this contraception information. It not only explains contraception for men but contraception that women use so that you understand what it is that she is using when she tells you. To understand the risks that are present in getting pregnant you need to understand all the contraception information.

Types

Condoms are the form of contraception that men are most familiar with. They don’t like them because most prohibit feeling all of the sensual feelings that you get from sexual intercourse. However, through the years condoms have become much thinner than they use to be and still provide protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. These are also the easiest form on contraception to buy and use.

Hormonal forms of birth control used by the woman can include the pill, injections, patches, vaginal rings, and IUD’s. Each hormonal contraception device listed delivers a low dose of hormones to the woman. They work by preventing her from releasing an egg, creating a thick mucus that make it nearly impossible for the sperm to swim in, or by thinning the lining of the uterus which prevents a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterine wall. Hormonal contraception can cause a number of side effects including change in periods, weight gain, and nausea.

Other barrier methods of contraception include vaginal sponge, diaphragm, female condom, and a cervical cap. These methods are most often used with a spermicide to provide the maximum protection against pregnancy. A spermicide is a gel, foam, foaming tablet, or  vaginal suppository that delivers a chemical to kill the sperm.