Sex Education

Understanding the importance of sex practices, you can protect yourself and your partner from unintended consequences and enjoy healthy relationship.

Why safe sex matters?

1. Learning the risks of unprotected sex, including sexually transmitted infection (STIs) and unintended pregnancies.

2. Highlight the long-term consequences of unsafe sexual practices.

3. emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and respect for one-self and others.

Various contraception methods that help prevent unintended pregnancies:

Barrier Methods

• Condoms: Male condoms and female condoms are effective in preventing both pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infection (STIs). they create a physical barrier and prevent sperm from reaching the egg. It's important to use condoms correctly and consistently.

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Proper usage of condoms

Hormonal methods

• Birth Control Pills: These are oral contraceptives that contain hormones (estrogen and/or progestin) to prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, and tin the lining of the uterus. They needed to be taken daily.

• Birth Control Patch: This is a small adhesive patch that releases hormones through skin to prevent pregnancy.

• Birth Control Injection: Also known as the Depo-Provera shot, it is an injection of a progestin hormone that lasts for about three months.

• Birth Control Implant: A small implant placed under the skin that releases progestin hormones to prevent pregnancy for up to three years.

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

• Copper IUD: This non-hormonal device is inserted into the uterus and can provide long-term contraceptive protection for up to 10 years. It works by creating an environment that is toxic to sperm, preventing fertilization.

• Hormonal IUD: This type of IUD releases progestin hormones and can prevent pregnancy for 3 to 6 years, depending on the brand. It works by thickening cervical mucus, inhibiting sperm movement, and thinning the uterine lining.

Emergency Contraception

• Emergency Contraceptive Pill: Also known as the "morning-after pill," it can be taken within a specific time frame (usually up to 72 hours, but some options are effective up to 120 hours) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure to reduce the risk of pregnancy.

Fertility Awareness-Based Methods

• Tracking Menstrual Cycle: Monitoring menstrual cycles, tracking basal body temperature, and observing changes in cervical mucus to identify fertile and infertile days. This method requires consistent tracking and abstaining from intercourse during fertile periods.

Sterilization

• Tubal Ligation: A surgical procedure that permanently blocks or removes the fallopian tubes, preventing the egg from reaching the uterus.

• Vasectomy: A surgical procedure that involves cutting or blocking the vas deferens, preventing sperm from reaching the semen.

It's important to note that no contraceptive method is 100% effective, and each has its own benefits, limitations, and potential side effects. It's recommended to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the most suitable contraceptive method based on individual needs, health history, and preferences.

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