Contraception Method

A condom is a thin film sheath that is placed over a man’s erect penis before having sex.

Every Time

STI protection
Low cost
Easy to use

The pill is a small tablet containing hormones that needs to be swallowed at the same time every day.

Every Day

Highly effective
Widely available
Easy to use

The contraceptive injection is a shot of hormones that lasts for 1 up to 3 months.

Every Month

Highly effective
Long-acting reversible
Easy to hide

1 or 2 small hormone releasing silicone rods put under the skin by a healthcare provider.

3-5 Years

Highly effective
Long-acting reversible
Easy to hide

An IUD is a small, flexible, often T-shaped device wrapped in copper that is placed inside your womb by your healthcare provider.

5-10 Years

Highly effective
Widely available
Easy to use

Sterilization is the process of completely taking away the body’s ability to reproduce through surgery or minimal invasion.

Every Week

Highly effective
Widely available
Easy to use

Did you know that you can prevent conception even without the help of any items? Read on to learn more!

1-3 Months

Highly effective
Widely available
Easy to hide

Emergency contraceptives (ECP) are hormone-based pills that are used in the event of accidental unprotected sex.

3-5 Years

Highly effective
Long-acting
reversible
Easy to hide