BlackBlackCat

This is a very important thread... I know most of you might be too young for this, but just equip yourself with knowledge also can lah. :biggrin4: For future use. :rock:

Can use this thread for questions and/or discussion, but not too crude ah. Some basic information...

Male Condom:

The male condom is a tube of thin material (latex rubber) that is rolled over the erect penis prior to contact with the vagina. The male condom is the most common barrier method.

Female Condom:

The female condom is a seven-inch long pouch of polyurethane with two flexible rings and is inserted into the vagina prior to intercourse. The female condom covers the cervix, vaginal canal, and the immediate area around the vagina.

Spermicides:

Spermicides are chemicals that are designed to kill sperm. Spermicide chemicals are available as foam, jelly, foaming tablets and vaginal suppositories.

Diaphragm:

The diaphragm is a soft rubber dome stretched over a flexible ring; the dome is filled with a spermicidal cream or jelly. The diaphragm is inserted into the vagina and placed over the cervix no more than 3 hours prior to intercourse.

Cervical Cap:

The cervical cap is a small cup made of latex rubber or plastic. The cervical cap is filled with a spermicidal cream or jelly and inserted into the vagina and placed over the cervix.

Contraceptive Sponge:

The contraceptive sponge is a soft saucer-shaped device made from polyurethane foam.

Hormonal Methods:
Whether administered as a pill, patch, shot, ring or implant, hormone medications contain manufactured forms of the hormones estrogen and/or progesterone. Hormonal methods work in one of three ways: 1) preventing a woman's ovaries from releasing an egg each each month; 2) causing the cervical mucus to thicken making it harder for sperm to reach and penetrate the egg; 3) thinning the lining of the uterus which reduces the likelihood that a fertilized egg will implant in the uterus wall. Hormonal contraceptives do NOT protect against the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.

Birth Control Pills:

Birth control pills are taken daily as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

Depo-Provera:

Depo-Provera is an injection given by your health care provider that prevents pregnancy for three months.

Lunelle:

Lunelle is an injection given by your health care provider that prevents pregnancy for one month.

NuvaRing/Vaginal Ring:

NuvaRing, or vaginal ring, is a flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina for three weeks, removed for one week, and then replaced with a new ring.
The ring releases estrogen and progesterone into your body.

Ortho Evra Patch/Birth Control Patch:

The birth control patch is placed directly on the skin with the hormones built into the sticky side of the patch. Each week for the first three weeks a patch is placed on the hip, buttocks or upper arm. The fourth week you are free from the patch allowing for a menstrual period.

Intrauterine Device (IUD):

The IUD is a small plastic device containing copper or hormones and is inserted into the uterus by a medical professional. The IUD does not stop the sperm from entering into the uterus, but rather it changes cervical mucus decreasing the probability of fertilization and it changes the lining of the uterus preventing implantation should fertilization occur.

funnysnow

something useful.. =)

But i guess most people will just use pills or simply condom..

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patrina

Learnt some of these in school.But there are some i never heard b4 :biggrin4: Useful

BlackBlackCat

There are more to pills and condoms... Haha. Both got different types, different brands, etc... I give a few examples.

For females. Be careful of using Durex Extra Safe. Quite a few girls are allergic to the spermicide, therefore will develop UTI (the infection of the XXX, haha) after use. If that happens, or your XXX is itchy after use, don't use that one again.

Consuming pills will develop side effects, like mood swings, delaying of menses, insomnia, etc. Some people will even gain weight/have water retention after consumption... Birth control pills are also used to treat acne (for e.g. Diane-35 is pretty popular for that) and regulate menses for those who have painful cramps or frequent spotting/irregular menses. In contrary to what people think, pills don't usually affect childbirth in future.

If let's say, you had unprotected sex, or somehow the condom ripped, you can go to the doctor and ask for a "Morning After Pill", an emergency contraceptive pill that you have to consume within 72 hours (3 days). The earlier you take it, the better... preferably within 24 hours after having sex. It's also called the "Post-Coital Pill", by professionals. Most clinics should have it.

For Depo-Provera and Lunelle (both injections), it's not expensive and it can be done at SGH. Moreover it's safer than condoms. If you're not scared of needles, use this instead. Condoms are only 75% safe without spemicide. I prefer this to be done by specialists (from hospitals), more reliable.

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Weiliang83

Blackblackcat...how come u know so much? Nurse ahz?

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BlackBlackCat

Not nurse lah. -_-" Because I read up before (from other forums, websites, magazines, etc.), since it's useful knowledge.

Weiliang83

icic...thanks for the info...
learned most of them in bio txtbk...
but didnt know there is an "after morning pill"

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BlackBlackCat

Don't think your bio textbook went into details... Haha. These are more technical stuff, probably learnt in medicine. *shrugs*

violette

i tink most of the singaporeans will use the withdrawal method... lol..

thanks for sharing..

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Weiliang83

xiaomeimei....good to know!

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lynex

thanks for the info..:biggrin4:

.phoenixity.

lol i read about these from Being Girl.. female condom not pain meh.. i see like omg! lol.

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BlackBlackCat

Withdrawal method dangerous can!

deedee, mai geh siao lah! LOL!

Don't use female condom lor... not that readily available also, Cannot find in 7-11, wahahah. :biggrin4:

Sheng4Eva

ohhh ... actually got so many methods .. haha

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