LIFE & FAMILY

PLANNING
Birth Control and Other Considerations
Why Life & Family Planning?
Birth control is not just about not getting
pregnant

Planning the life YOU want
Now
In the future

To do this kind of planning, you need to
consider a lot of different factors
Life & Family Planning
The way you feel now about birth control and
sex will likely change
Right now: Recreation
Later: Procreation

How would it change your life to have a baby or
a child now?

Are you prepared for that kind of change?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVfKpSdKn2c
Growing a Person
Conception to Birth in 5 Minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoF8HWPJ_O0




It Takes Two But



Is sex different for guys and girls?


It Takes Two But
For Guys:

Blood is shared
between brain and penis

Genitals are external
which makes
penetration a big deal

Historically, men sought
to conquor



For Girls:

Brain is fully
functioning and must be
included in sex
Genitals are internal
which makes
penetration a big deal

Historically, women
sought protection for
themselves and their
children
It Takes Two But
Its important to make decisions BEFORE sex
happens (with your brains, not your impulses/
physiology kick in)

It is a BIG decision, and it should be
Vulnerability is important but should be reserved for
the right people
You cannot know ALL consequences, but you
should think about the many possible outcomes
You get ONE first time why wouldnt you want it to
be significant?



Two to Tango
Protecting each other SHOULD be a priority
If they arent ready, you should support that!
If they are and YOU arent, your partner should
support that!
You should have sex with someone who cares how
sex will affect you

It is NOT just physical
Psychological & Emotional Personal Investment
If it becomes just physical, what does that mean for
you?
What does it mean for the people you are having
sex with?
So Youre Thinking of Having Sex
What is your birth control plan?
Personal decision
Talk to your partner what do they think?
What is their plan?
Be prepared

Abstinence IS a birth control option
100% Effective
Works every time

Birth Control Options
Pill, Patch, Shot, Ring

Male & Female Condoms,
Spermicides

IUD/ IUS

Morning After Pill
Hormonal

Barrier


Long Term

Emergency
Contraceptive
Hormonal Birth Control
Hormones introduced into a womans body
work to reduce fertility for a given amount
of time

Pill, Patch, Ring (NUVA or other), Depo-
Provara Shot

98% - 99% Effective IF used correctly

Action:
Prevent ovulation (egg from ovaries being
released)
Thicken cervical mucus
Change lining of the uterus to make
implantation less likely

Hormonal Birth Control
Each of these methods have risks associated with them,
and possible side effects. It is important to get more
information so that you can make a good, informed
decision for yourself.
Barrier Methods
How they work: Creates a physical or chemical
barrier so sperm doesnt reach the womans
uterus
Male and Female Condoms, & Spermicides
Male Condom
Effectiveness: Typical use: 85% Perfect use: 98%
What is the condom all about?
Sheath that covers penis
One of few methods to protect against STIs
Cheaper method, can also get them for free at the
Sexual Health Department or HIV North
Easily accessible
Are available in polyurethane for those with latex
allergies

NOTE: Only use water-based lubricants for the latex
condoms

What makes condoms so special?
Can be used with other BC for dual protection
Protect against most STIs and HIV
Cost: $6-$10 for 12 pk
Condoms
Male Condom Demonstration

http://teachers.teachingsexualhealth.ca/resources/demonst
ration-videos/



Female Condoms
What is the Female condom all
about?
Polyurethane pouch that lines
vagina and catches semen
Like male condoms, they are only
one-time use
What makes female condoms so
special?
Can be used with other BC for dual
protection
Protect against most STIs and HIV


Effectiveness: Typical use: 79% Perfect use: 95%
Cost: $9-$14 3pk
Spermicides
What is spermicide all about?
Chemical substances inserted into
vagina to kill or inactivate sperm
Many types: cream jelly, film, foam,
suppository
Should be used in combination with
another method i.e., condom
What makes spermicide so special?
Very effective when used in
combination with other methods
offers protection against bacterial
infections

Effectiveness: Typical use: 71% Perfect use: 85%
Cost: $8-$21 dollars ($2-$3 per dose)
Other Methods
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Copper
Intrauterine System (IUS)
Effectiveness:
Typical use: 99.2% Perfect use: 99.4%
What is the IUD all
about?
Small plastic and
cooper T inserted into
uterus
Copper acts as
spermicide
Inserted by physician,
lasts up to 5 years

Effectiveness: Perfect use: 99.9%,
comparable to sterilization
What is the IUS all
about?
Plastic T shaped
intrauterine system
slowly releases small
amounts of a hormone
into the uterus
Is inserted by a physician
and lasts up to 5 years
Cost: $329
What is so special about the IUD/
IUS?
Long-term contraceptive
No effect on breast milk
Low maintenance
IUD: effective alternative to hormones
Cost: $100
Emergency Contraceptive
A.K.A: Morning After Pill

Hours passed
after unprotected
intercourse
before taking EC


1-24 hrs


25-48 hrs


49-72hrs
Prevented
Pregnancies
95%


85% 58%
Cost: $20-$40 (cheapest at Costco)
Delays or prevents ovulation and works as late as
five days.

Strongly recommended to take within first 24
hours

It prevents 3 out of 4 pregnancies

Available directly from pharmacist, no prescription
necessary
Emergency Contraception
Pregnancy
Biologically, sex is designed for procreation. It
feels good so that we want to do it, and keep the
human species going.

It is IMPORTANT to consider pregnancy
BEFORE you choose to have sex!

Talk to your partner about what this would mean
for both of you.

Pregnancy
There are some big choices that are attached to
pregnancy:
Raising a child (at whatever age you choose to have one)
Adoption
Abortion

Abortion can be a very challenging idea. Recognize
that whatever your feelings on this difficult, hot-button
topic:
Not everyone will feel the same
Having a choice is an important idea to consider (there is a
lot attached to this!)
Whatever choices people do make, the choice is theirs. No
choice would be easy for anyone in a teen pregnancy
situation.

Free pregnancy Testing
Options Counseling for
unplanned pregnancies
and referrals
Birth control information
STI information
School presentations






STI/ Birth control Clinic 5-8
Thursday evening- walk in
(any age)

Sexual Health Program
Here at the School with
Nurse Miriam
College Clinic:
780-814-5800

Questions?
Think about what is right for YOU

Think about what is right for YOUR
PARTNER

Make good choices and plan for the
life YOU WANT