Birth Control

Types of Birth Control


Birth controls are effective tools to prevent from unexpected and unwanted pregnancies. There are some natural methods that can be used to prevent the pregnancy. Fertility awareness is one of those natural methods, and is known as the natural family planning. In this method couples are advised not to have sex when the girl has the time of ovulation. As at the time of ovulation fertility of the girl is at peak. Therefore chance for the pregnancy is higher. Ovulation time can be traced by using calendars since girls have naturally scheduled ovulation time. Likewise man should remove his organ before ejaculation to prevent the pregnancy. However there are several types of birth controls, the most used and effective types are

Condom



Condom is a think rubber covering, worn on the male organ. Female condoms are also available; however male condoms are more effective and easy to use. In either case the purpose of the condom is to prevent the match of eggs and sperms. In case of male condom it effectively prevents the male sperms to enter the female vagina. A condom can not be reused and has to be thrown in garbage once it has been used.

Birth Control Pills Birth control pills are the chemicals that control the functioning of body organs. In case of girls, these pills stop the ovulation process. So without ovulation girls can not get pregnant.

Birth Control Patch Birth control patch is think beige, square patch which sticks to the body. It prevents pregnancy by releasing hormones into the blood. These hormones affect the performance of productive organs in order to prevent the pregnancy. The patch has to be applied on the abdomen, buttocks, upper arm, or upper torso not the breasts of the girl. It is mandatory to apply a new patch on the same day of the week, when the patch was applied for the first time, to make the method effective. There are many other types for birth control; however it should be made certain that your body does not get affected by the method. Therefore before using the birth control, try to research its after affects and effectives to make the sexual live safe.