Tubal ligation or tubectomy is a permanent method of female birth control. It is also known as 'getting your tubes tied' or female sterilisation. It is an irreversible, surgical procedure to prevent pregnancy.
Also called male sterilisation, vasectomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting or blocking two tubes so that sperm can no longer get into the semen.
It’s a pill that women swallow every day to prevent pregnancy. Combined birth control pills contain two hormones, estrogen and progestin. 'Mini-pills', or progestin-only pills, only contain progestin.
The simple answer is yes, chances are that you can get pregnant even if he pulls out or withdraws before ejaculation. Let's find out more details about this method.
Taking off and disposing of a condom requires some careful thought and action. Should you flush it? Should you just throw it in a dustbin? Here are some useful tips on how to use condoms.
There are so many condoms brands, sizes and types of condoms out there. Condoms are readily available in all pharmacies and drug stores. In addition some health centers also distribute them for free. Here are some tips to keep in mind when buying condoms.
A lot of people are allergic to latex, which is the most common material used by most condom brands for making condoms. If that applies to you or your partner, look for ones made of nitrile or other materials. Find your best condoms!
Sometimes condoms break. This can happen when you don't wear the right condom size or just because of bad luck. You can try a different condom brand or size next time and read tips below:
The hormonal IUD or Mirena is a small cylinder about as long as a matchstick that is put inside the uterus or womb. It's put in place by a doctor, and can stay in the body for up to five years. It works by giving off a steady low dose of the hormone progestogen (levonorgestrel).
