Ception

how to not get
pregnant
birds & bees
Sex refers to all acts that can sexually arouse you. Sex is more
than sexual intercourse (penetrative sex). It also includes
things such as kissing, caressing, fingering, and oral sex. You
can also have sex with yourself. This is called masturbation.
Sexuality is a central part of human life. It is a normal and
positive way to express yourself. Sexuality involves not only sex
but also other matters. For example: sexual pleasure and
intimacy, anatomy and having children, as well as taboos and
values on sexual orientation.
For a woman to become pregnant an egg must be fertilised by
a sperm. Sperm leaves the penis and enters the body through
the vagina. The sperm then swims up to meet the egg. This can
happen after two pople have unprotected sex (penis in vagina
sex without a condom), when the sperm swims to meet with an
egg. This can also happen during any sexual activity where
semen (see-mun) containing sperm ends up anywhere near the
opening of the vagina. The sperm and egg meeting is called
fertilisation. This fertilised egg then needs to travel to the
uterus and implant into the uterine lining. The egg, now called
an embryo (em-bree-oh), grows and develops into a baby over
a 40 week period. From the eighth week of pregnancy, the
embryo is often called a foetus (fee-tuss).
the womans job ?
When you think about birth control, your mind probably goes to
the pill for women. Researchers are working on one for men,
too, but it’s not a reality yet. Still, men have several options to
help avoid an unplanned pregnancy.
Why consider male contraceptives? For one thing, the pill isn’t
foolproof. Or your partner may not be able to take the pill
because of side effects. Or they may not use any forms of
birth control.
Women also tend to bear most of the responsibility and cost of
birth control, and female methods tend to be more expensive
than those for men. If you want to play a more equal role, talk
with your partner about the best way to do so.
To learn more about this head to the chapter: Misconception
contraception
Contraception is the deliberate use of artificial methods or
other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of
sexual intercourse. The major forms of artificial contraception
are: barrier methods, of which the commonest is the condom
or sheath; the contraceptive pill, which contains synthetic sex
hormones which prevent ovulation in the female; intrauterine
devices, such as the coil, which prevent the fertilized ovum
from implanting in the uterus; and male or female sterilization.
what to consider
Many elements need to be considered by women, men, or
couples at any given point in their lifetimes when choosing the
most appropriate contraceptive method. These elements
include safety, effectiveness, availability (including
accessibility and affordability), and acceptability. Voluntary
informed choice of contraceptive methods is an essential
guiding principle, and contraceptive counseling, when
applicable, might be an important contributor to the
successful use of contraceptive methods.
In choosing a method of contraception, dual protection from
the simultaneous risk for HIV and other STDs also should be
considered. Although hormonal contraceptives and IUDs are
highly effective at preventing pregnancy, they do not protect
against STDs, including HIV. Consistent and correct use of the
male latex condom reduces the risk for HIV infection and other
STDs, including chlamydial infection, gonococcal infection,
and trichomoniasis.