Printer FriendlyA Guys' Guide to Birth Control
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If you’re thinking about becoming involved in a sexual relationship, making healthy sexual decisions is extremely important, because they involve your body, your mind, and the well-being of another person. If you do decide to have sex, it’s important to learn about are how to protect yourself and your partner from getting an STD, and how to prevent pregnancy if you’re having sex with a female.
There are many different types of birth control (also called contraception). They vary in how well they prevent pregnancy, how much they cost, how easy they are to use, and whether they protect against STDs. Birth control options also vary depending on whether they’re used by girls, guys, or both. There are some methods of birth control that are specifically for guys, some that are specifically for girls, and abstinence (not having sex); which anyone can practice.
If you do have sex, you’re at risk for STDs and causing pregnancy. However, if you practice safe sex with only one partner (who isn’t infected and has no other sexual partners) and you make good decisions about birth control, you can greatly lower these risks.
As a young man, you might not be familiar with all of the types of birth control that are available for women. Read on to learn more about the different birth control options available for males and for females.
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Updated: 11/22/2011
