Abstinence: The best way of preventing pregnancy

why abstinence?

• Getting pregnant while practicing abstinence is impossible.
• If a man’s sperm never enters a woman, she can't become pregnant.
• It helps you focus on more important things in life.
• You are able to build a real relationship without sex.
• You will also be preventing STDs and STIs.

Barrier contraceptives:

• A diaphragm is a latex pouch placed in the woman before sex.
• A female condom is similar to a diaphragm, but can only be used once.
• A male condom is a plastic bag that collects the sperm.
• The male condom does this before it can enter the woman.

Hormonal contraceptives:

• A birth control pill is a pill taken to interfere with ovulation.
• A skin patch is a small bandage that releases hormones into your skin.
• A hormonal injection is an injection occurring every 3 months 

advice to friend about having sex:

• Abstinence is the safest and most effective form of birth control.
• If you are going to have sex, your partner should feel privileged.
• You should care about the person you are planning on having sex with.
• You need to be able to depend on the person if you become pregnant.
• You should have a form of hormonal contraception along with a barrier type.

How to test if you are pregnant:

• The easiest way to test is a drugstore pregnancy test.
• You may also take a blood test at your doctor's office.
• You may be able to self evaluate to tell if you are pregnant.
• If you missed your period, you may be pregnant.

Where to test if you have a STI:

• Planned Parenthood Clinic
• Your doctor's office
• Cascade AIDS Project Pivot
• Multnomah County Health Department STD Clinic
• Westover Heights Clinic