What is contraception?
Contraception helps prevent pregnancy. It can be used by people who don’t want to become pregnant from penis in vagina sex.
Some types of hormonal contraception can also help with acne, period pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, mood disorders and other hormonal symptoms.
Condoms are the only type of contraception that also help prevent sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
Talking about contraception with your sexual partner(s) before having sex is important. Everyone involved shares responsibility for using contraception safely and consistently.
Visit the Contraception & Pregnancy page on the Hub to learn more.
