There are many types of contraceptives you can get that work in different ways.

Condoms

condoms are 98% effective from preventing pregnancy and help prevent STIs. Condom's are the only contraceptive that can prevent STIs A woman or a man can wear condoms but its only effective if its applied properly.

1. Carefully open and remove condom from wrapper.
2. Place condom on the head of the erect, hard penis. If uncircumcised, pull back the foreskin first.
3. Pinch air out of the tip of the condom.

The implant

The implant stops the release of an egg from the ovary by slowly releasing progestogen. The implant is more than 99% effective. The implant is inserted into your arm and you may be left with a little scar on your arm. This will stop your period.

The coil

The coil is a small T shaped piece of plastic and copper device that's put into the womb by a doctor or a nurse. The coil with copper in it is more than 99% effective. This will stop your period.

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The injection

The injection stops ovulation and thickens the mucus around the cervix which will make it hard for sperm to get through, it also makes the lining of the womb thinner so a fertilised egg cannot implant. It usually lasts around 3 months. The injection is 99% effective.

Emergency contraception (the morning after pill)

This is a pill you take that you have to take within 3-5 days since unprotected sex for it to be effective. Taking the morning after pill can give you a headache, make you feel sick and give you tummy pain. You can get this pill at some GP surgeries, sexual health clinics, most pharmacies and some young people centres.