sex once a month was considered more than enough. In the ancient Middle East, Arabs placed pebbles in the uteruses of female camels when they set off on long journeys. They thought that a foreign object in the uterus prevented pregnancy. In today's society, there

are many types of contraceptives designed to fit our changing lifestyles. Eighty-five percent of women who don't use contraceptives during vaginal intercourse become pregnant each year. The only guarantee against pregnancy is not having intercourse, but if

used correctly the modern methods of contraception can reduce the risk of pregnancy.

Except for abstinence, the male condom, which is made of a tight material that covers the entire penis, is the safest way to prevent AIDS and STDs. They are also nearly one-hundred percent effective in preventing pregnancy when used properly and with

spermicide. The failure rate of a condom, when used correctly and by itself, is about two percent. More of

A more recent type of birth control is the female condom, which is sold in the United States under the name Reality. It is a polyurethane tube that looks a bit like a big male condom. One end goes inside the vagina, covering the cervix, and the other rests

The diaphragm, one of the oldest forms of birth control, is a disk shaped shallow cup that is filled with spermicidal cream or jelly and is inserted into the vaginal cavity prior to having sex. It is about ninety-four percent effective if used consistently and correctly.

Finally, Spermicides are great to use with a condom but they are not as safe when they are used alone. They increase your protection against gonorrhea and chlamydia.

The many kinds of condoms on the market are lubricated, non-lubricated, ribbed, and lubricated with spermicide. They also come in a wide variety of sizes. All of these can be purchased at local drug stores, gas stations, grocery stores, health clinics, and many

and depression, while others experience no side effects. There are different varieties of the Pill so a switch can be made if the user is having problems. One good note for women with painful periods is that the Pill often makes their time of the month almost cramp-free

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