Pregnancy Prevention Tipspresented by www.TheThump.com!

No Baby Mama Drama!

● The good news: A recent study shows that the amount of teen moms in NYC has decreased in the past 10 years.

● Education is the best weapon in the battle against unwanted pregnancy! If you’re not ready for a baby, read up on how to prevent buns from getting all up in your oven.

Know Your Birth Control Options!: The Pill

● Birth control pills have a stated effectiveness of 96-99%, but due to poor user habits, the actual rate is around 87%. If you’re on the pill, make sure you’re using it properly.

● The Pill DOES NOT protect you against STIs.

● The pill causes hormonal changes. Be sure to discuss potential side effects with your physician.

Know Your Birth Control Options: The NuvaRing

● When used correctly, the NuvaRing is 99% effective as a means of birth control.

● The NuvaRing releases the same hormones that are found in the pill, but administers them differently. As such, the side effects are similar to those of the pill, and should be discussed with a physician.

● The NuvaRing DOES NOT protect you from STIs.

Know Your Birth Control Options: The Shot (also known as Depo-Provera)

● When used as directed, the birth control shot is more than 99% effective.

● The birth control shot DOES NOT protect you STIs.

● The birth control shot is a hormone injection that prevents pregnancy for three months. Its risks and side effects should be discussed with a physician.

Know Your Birth Control Options: Male Condoms

● Condoms have a typical use failure rate of around 18%.

● Latex and synthetic condoms, when used correctly, can prevent pregnancy, HIV, and STIs.

● “Natural” or “Lambskin” condoms can prevent pregnancy but MAY NOT prevent HIV or STIs.

● TheThump.com sells latex based, vegan friendly CURE brand condoms!

Summary

● Birth control pills, the NuvaRing, and the birth control shot are an effective means of pregnancy prevention when used correctly.

● Condoms are the only means of birth control that prevent STIs and HIV.

● Before determining which birth control method is right for you, speak with a physician.

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