Young Men's Health
Withdrawal or Pull-Out MethodWithdrawal (also called “pull out” method is when the male withdraws his penis completely from the woman’s vagina before he ejaculates (releases many sperm all at once). Withdrawal is a … read more
Articles Tagged: contraception
Making Healthy Sexual Decisions
You may be thinking about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. As a young adult, it’s normal to think about sex, have sexual feelings, and have … read more
Emergency Contraception
What is emergency contraception? Emergency contraception (EC) is a backup method of birth control for preventing pregnancy after unprotected PIV (penis-in-vagina) sex. Even though it’s commonly called the “morning-after pill,” … read more
Birth Control: A Guy’s Guide
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. … read more
Male Condoms
The external (male) condom is a sheath (covering) worn over the penis during sexual activity. It prevents pregnancy by acting as a barrier, preventing semen from entering the vagina so … read more
Birth Control: Other Birth Control Methods for Females
What other types of birth control are available for females? Here are four additional types of female birth control methods (list from most effective to least effective): Abstinence (No sexual … read more
Birth Control: Female Hormonal Methods
What are hormonal methods of birth control? Hormonal methods of birth control are types of birth control that use hormones (estrogen and/or progestin) to help prevent ovulation. There are many … read more
Birth Control: Female Barrier Methods
What does the term “barrier method” mean? A “barrier” is something that blocks or separates; for example, a wall or a fence. The term “female barrier method” of birth control … read more
Abstinence
Abstinence is the only way to be 100% protected against STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and pregnancy. You can still practice abstinence, even if you have already had sex and you don’t … read more
Tell me about male condoms, they really confuse me. Help!
The male condom is a sheath (or covering) worn over the penis during intercourse. It prevents pregnancy by acting as a barrier, preventing semen from entering the vagina so the … read more