If you are thinking about birth control, chances are good that you or your significant other will choose birth control pill (also called OCP, for oral contraceptive pill) for pregnancy prevent... Choose birth control that's right for you. Learn about various methods, their benefits and their effectiveness.

If you are sexually active or are considering having a sexual relationship, you will probably be asking yourself some important questions. For instance: Am I planning on becoming pregnant now, never or in near future? Should I be worried about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? What options are available to me in event of an Unprotected intercourse?

Birth Control Methods in a Nutshell
Birth control choices come in a variety of shapes and sizes and formulas. While birth control choices are highly individual, all methods of birth control have same goal - to prevent pregnancy. Birth control methods range from mechanical methods that prevent sperm from entering uterus, hormonal methods that prevent ovulation so that there is no egg to fertilize, or "natural" methods that require some human skill to perfect.

Survey Your Choices
Chances are you don't have a clue where to start, but that's what this section is all about. Here you can get hard facts about safe and effective birth control methods that are currently available. To help you make an informed choice about contraception choice that is right for you, you can examine a wide range of potential birth control options in this section:

• Oral Contraceptives
• Barrier Methods
• Spermicides
• Fertility Awareness
• Implants, Injectables
• Withdrawal and Abstinence