Contraception: What do you know?

Read me first 1. Take out your HW on HIV (19 questions)AJ, Caleigh, Silvanna

2.Homework: Complete the 17 questions on Birth Control (Due next class) 3. Quiz next class covering HIV/AID, STDs, Birth Control

• What are we doing today:

• 1. Introducing birth control methods

• 2. Watching the video called “Contraceptive Methods.”

• Click on pic for more info

Abstain from sex

during the fertile days.

• Spermicides

Can be inserted 24 hrs. before sex, should be removed after 30 hrs.

Plan B Emergency contraception

• Available to anyone of reproductive age in a drug store

• No prescription required

• Cost $40.00-50.00

Sterilization in FemalesFailure rate .8 -3.7%

Sterilization in Malesfailure rate .1%

Why don’t teens use birth control?

• “ They are uncomfortable.”• “I don’t have any money.”• “They are too embarrassing to buy.”