01. Contraception
Contraception is sometimes called birth control or family planning. Some of the many contraception methods are more effective than others; all have advantages and disadvantages.
Read02. Remembering to take the pill
Women who rely on the Pill as their sole method of contraception need to take their daily dose at the same time every day, otherwise its effectiveness is reduced.
Read 03. Bloodless ‘snip’ in the bag?
“Yes, I agree that contraception is as much a man’s responsibility as a woman’s, and I’ve considered having a vasectomy, but I’m terrified..."
Read 04. Contraception - now and then
The condom is globally the most popular form of contraception 41% of people chooseit ahead of any other form of contraception, according to the Durex Annual Global Sex Survey.
Read 05. Always remember contraception
Are there exciting things happening in your life? Have you met the man of your life, moved in with someone or had a baby? Remember to reconsider your contraceptive method.
Read 06. Male pill within three years
Contraception for men could be a reality in a few years. And it’ll be impossible to forget to take it, reports say.
Read 07. New birth control method
Women looking for an alternative to oral birth control may soon be able to use a skin patch to avoid pregnancy.
Read 08. Why the rhythm method fails
There’s a word for couples who use the rhythm method as their way of birth control – parents.
Read 09. Different types of contraceptives
If you are not planning to have a baby, best you decide on the most suitable form of contraception.
Read 10. Natural contraceptives
These methods include natural family planning, coitus interruptus and breastfeeding.
Read 11. Barrier methods
Barrier methods include the
diaphragm and cervical cap, the male and female condom, and the spermicides.
Read 12. Hormonal methods
These include oral contraceptives, hormonal injections, implants and vaginal rings.
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13. Emergency contraception
If you had sex without any other form of contraception, emergency contraception may be able to prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
Read 14. Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
There are different types of intrauterine devices (IUDs). One of the many advantages is that it is immediately effective.
Read 15. Vasectomy
Male sterilisation, carried out by means of a vasectomy, is a form of permanent birth control for men.
Read 16. Tied up over sterilisation?
You're 35, you've had four children, of which the first three were planned, and your body is tired of the pill after many years. What about female sterilisation?
Read 17. Shortcut to the future
A vasectomy is the most grown-up thing a man can do. Here’s the honest account on the pros and cons of the “snip”, as experienced and written by a medical journalist.
Read 18. Trouble with tied tubes
Many women who have had their tubes tied (tubal ligation) say they are suffering side effects that range from irregular periods and incontinence to bleeding gums and depression.
Read 19. Female sterilisation
Sterilisation is a permanent form of birth control and is used by women who have decided that their family is complete.
Read 20. Virginity testing - can it be done?
Virginity testing on young girls will soon be a criminal offence in South Africa. Is there really a way of determining whether or not someone is a virgin?
Read 21. Having an abortion
If you have an unwanted pregnancy, having the foetus removed by means of an abortion is one of the options that you have.
Read 22. Use condoms wisely
Condoms are easy to use, freely available and protects against unwanted pregnancies, HIV and some STIs. But there are a few things that you should take note of.
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