Birth Control
Methods:
Contraceptive sponges, diaphragms, cervical caps,
birth control pills or patches, Norplant, and Depo-Provera injections are
all good forms of birth control, but here are the three that are the best for
the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases!
Male Condoms:
~the most effective kind is made of latex
~covers the penis during
intercourse
~can be found in many places around campus, as well as places
such as drug stores
~you pick up condoms for free at the University Health
Center
~very effective for preventing transmission of STDs
Female
Condoms:
~covers the inside of the vagina
~a baggy tube with rings at
both ends
~the covered end goes over the cervix, and the open end goes
outside of the vagina
Spermicides:
~a good fallback for if the
condom breaks during intercourse
~can provide added protection against both
pregnancy and some STD’s
Male condoms have been found to be the best
for preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. But, if you are
worried about an unwanted pregnancy, the use of birth control pills, patches, or
injections, combined with the use of a male condom, may reduce your
risk.
STDs & Oral Sex
Did you
know?
STDs can be transmitted during oral sex!
So be safe and use a
condom or a dental damn!
To learn more about dental dams click here http://www.sexhealth.org/safersex/dentaldam.shtml
How to properly use a condom
Taken from Durex.com
1. Put the
condom on when the penis is erect, before there is any contact between the penis
and your partner's body. Fluid released from the penis during the early stages
of an erection can contain sperm and organisms that can cause STI's.
2. Tear
along one side of the foil, being sure not to rip the condom inside. Carefully
remove the condom.
3. Air trapped inside a condom could cause it to break. To
avoid this, squeeze the closed end of the condom between your forefinger and
thumb and place the condom over the erect penis. Be sure that the roll is on the
outside.
4. While still squeezing the closed end, use your other hand to
unroll the condom gently down the full length of the penis. Make sure the condom
stays in place during sex; if it rolls up, roll it back into place immediately.
If the condom comes off, withdraw the penis and put on a new condom before
intercourse continues.
5. Soon after ejaculation, withdraw the penis while it
is still erect by holding the condom firmly in place. Remove the condom only
when the penis is fully withdrawn. Keep both the penis and condom clear from
contact with your partner's body.
6. Dispose of the used condom hygienically.
Wrap the condom in a tissue and place it in a bin (do not flush it down the
toilet).
NEVER USE A CONDOM MORE THAN ONCE.