How not to get pregnant without using birth control

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How not to get pregnant without using birth control

The simple answer is use Condom

About Condom

Condom is a barrier device most commonly used during sexual intercourse to reduce the likelihood of pregnancy and spreading sexually transmitted diseases (STDs—such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV). It is put on a man's erect penis and physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner. Because condoms are waterproof, elastic, and durable, they are also used in a variety of secondary applications. These include collection of semen for use in infertility treatment as well as non-sexual uses such as creating waterproof microphones and protecting rifle barrels from clogging.

Effectiveness of Condoms

When used properly, condoms are able to prevent pregnancy almost 85% of the time. The majority of pregnancies that do occur are usually the result of improper condom use, although condoms may spontaneously break. There is a common misbelieve that condoms should only be worn when you are having sex. In reality, pre-ejaculate may also contain sperm, making pregnancy a possibility. Furthermore, if there is skin-to-skin contact and/or exchanging of bodily fluids, it is possible to transmit an STD. Therefore, wearing a condom even before you have sex can be a good idea.

While the condom is not as effective at preventing pregnancy as other methods of birth control, such as the IUD and the birth control patch, it is the only contraceptive that is capable of protecting against STDs. Although the condom is effective at preventing the spread of HIV, syphilis and herpes, it cannot stop all sexually transmitted diseases, particularly HPV.

Another Method

1. If you are in a relationship and have regular cycles you can track your basal temperature and refrain from have sex during the time period that you have an elevated temperature, this would be the time period that you ovulate. This will not guarantee that you will not get pregnant but it is a way to decrease your chances of getting pregnant without taking medication.

2. Choose another type of contraceptive besides a standard condom. The female condom is one option; a cervical cap is another insertable and temporary contraceptive option for women.

3. Explore a longer-term solution. Women can have an IUD inserted by a doctor, or have a birth-control implant. Birth-control patches and shots are also available as contraceptives.

4. Coitus interruptus : Coitus interruptus, also known as withdrawal or the pull-out method, is a birth-control technique in which a man withdraws his penis from a woman prior to ejaculation during intercourse, with the semen being ejaculated away from the vagina.

It is and has been widely used for at least two millennia as a method of contraception. This method was used by an estimated thirty-eight million couples worldwide in 1991. The withdrawal method is generally seen as ineffective. Withdrawal does not prevent against STDs or STIs. Medical professionals view withdrawal as an ineffective method of birth control for adolescents.

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