Contraceptives (Part 1)

MinYi Xian, Stella Ho

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 Objectives
Upon completion of the lesson, learner will:
1. Be able to complete the different
contraceptive methods
2. Be able to demonstrate how to correctly put
on a condom

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Warm Up Questions!

Take out a half sheet of paper

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 Warm Up Questions
1. In your own words, define the term birth
control
2. Name different contraceptives you have
heard of
3. What do you think is the most effective
method in preventing pregnancy and
STIs/STDs?

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BIRTH CONTROL METHODS
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Abstinence
 Abstinence - when you
don’t have sex
Keeps sperm away
from vagina to
prevent pregnancy
 Highly effective
 Effectiveness in
preventing pregnancy:
100%
 No side effects
 No Cost
 May be difficult to
abstain from all sexual
activities or a long
period of time

(American Sexual Health Association

[ASHA], 2013) 6
MALE CONDOM
 Over the counter product
 Thin sheath covering
the erect penis during
sex
 Protects against from
STIs and STDs due to
the physical barrier
 Effective in preventing
pregnancy (84%)
 Easy to carry
 Low cost
 May break or slip off
during use, especially if
used improperly
 Must use a new condom
each time you have sex

(ASHA, 2013) 7
FEMALE CONDOM
 Over the counter
product
 Effective at
preventing pregnancy
(79%)
 Offers protection
against STIs
 Insert before sex
 May slip during sex
 May be difficult to
find in stores
 More costly than
male condoms

(ASHA, 2013) 8
BIRTH CONTROL: PILLS
 Oral contraceptives -
Prescription product
 Effective against
pregnancy (92%-97%) if
used correctly
 Does not interfere with
spontaneity in sex
 Makes menstrual period
more regular and lighter
 No protection against
STIs
 Must be taken each day
at the same time
 Can interfere with
medication use/
problems

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BIRTH CONTROL:
IMPLANTS
 Prescription -
Requires nurse or
doctor for insertion
 Effective against
pregnancy (99.9%)
 Implant lasts for up
to 3 years
 Costly
 No protection against
STIs
 May be
uncomfortable when
inserted

(ASHA, 2013) 10
WTIHDRAWAL
 Pulling penis out of the
vagina before
ejaculation
 Neither OTC or
prescription
Free of cost
 Ineffective in preventing
pregnancy (78%)
Only works when
pulled out at the right
time
Pre-ejaculation can
also cause
pregnancy
 No protection against
STIs

(ASHA, 2013) 11
Putting on a Condom
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(UCSB Student Affairs, 2013) 13
 Steps to Putting on a Condom
1. Check expiration date
2. Check for air bubbles in the condom
3. Carefully tear the wrapper open with your
hands
4. Make sure condom looks like a little
sombrero hat - the rim is outside, not inside
5. Pinch the tip of condom to squeeze air out
before rolling
6. Place condom on the tip of penis
(Planned Planned, n.d.) 14
 Steps (cont.)
7. Leave a little space to collect semen then
gently roll down until you reach the base
8. Enjoy! Have safe sex!
9. Removal: Firmly grasp the opening of condom.
Hold the rim of condom and carefully take the
condom off
10.Tie a knot on the condom
11.Cover condom with tissue paper and throw
away in the trash bin

(Planned Planned, n.d.) 15

 Now you will teach me how to
properly put on a condom!

Line up in front of the classroom -

single file line

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