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SEX EDUCATION 101
Birth Control
• Types of contraceptive
• Who can and cannot use them
• Where to get them & price
• Side effects/risks
SEX EDUCATION 101
Birth Control
• Types of contraceptive
• Who can and cannot use them
• Where to get them & price
• Side effects/risks
DISCLAIMER:
This thread is based on my readings, personal experience and doctor's advice TO ME. if any of the information is inaccurate, feel free to correct me
This thread is based on my readings, personal experience and doctor's advice TO ME. if any of the information is inaccurate, feel free to correct me
First thing first, I do not condone premarital sex but since abstinence isn't working, I feel the need to talk about this to lessen the risks of unwanted pregnancies and reduce baby dumping cases. Let's start!
Why pull out method is not effective?
Sometimes precum can contain sperms as well so eventho you pull out before ejaculation, precum fluid is already inside and you'll still get pregnant.
Sometimes precum can contain sperms as well so eventho you pull out before ejaculation, precum fluid is already inside and you'll still get pregnant.
Counting fertile days is not effective if your menstrual cycle is irregular. Safest way would be to get an ovulation kit and only have sex when it's tested negative. BUT remember that sperms can live up to 5 days so even if you're tested negative, you can still get pregnant
1. Condoms
There are 4 types of condoms in general:
- Latex/plastic
- Lubricated
- Spermicide
- Textured
There are 4 types of condoms in general:
- Latex/plastic
- Lubricated
- Spermicide
- Textured
Condoms are effective 98% of the time when used correctly. It comes in different sizes so make sure to measure before buying. Durex's size is smaller than other brands in the market. Any condoms that has "FIT" on their packaging are usually suitable for the small sized D
Some people (women especially) might be sensitive or allergic to latex. Read the labels on the packaging first and choose polyurethane/plastic condoms. Make sure the condoms are FDA approved to prevent pregnancies and STDs
Price:
• RM5-10 for packs of 3
you can get these at any pharmacies or convenient stores. it's usually located at the cashier counter
• RM5-10 for packs of 3
you can get these at any pharmacies or convenient stores. it's usually located at the cashier counter
2. Contraceptive Pills
This is for women only. It contain a small amount of man-made estrogen and progestin hormones to stop women from ovulating. Not ovulating = no ovum released so no fertilisation.
This is for women only. It contain a small amount of man-made estrogen and progestin hormones to stop women from ovulating. Not ovulating = no ovum released so no fertilisation.
One box of these has 21 pills. Take one on your first day of period and continue until day 21. Stop for 7 days then on the 8th day, continue with another box whether or not you get your period
Side effects:
• migraines
• weight gain
• nausea
• sore breasts
• spotting in between periods
• moodswings
• migraines
• weight gain
• nausea
• sore breasts
• spotting in between periods
• moodswings
These side effects differ from one female to another. Females who already have migraines are not advised to take contraceptive pills. Based on my own experience, the one with least side effects is Yasmin. I have migraines and this one doesn't make it worse
these are some other pills you can find at any pharmacies. Price ranging between RM45-RM60 per box
When consumed correctly, these pills are effective up to 99.9% to prevent pregnancies BUT it DOES NOT protect you from STDs so if you're at risk, use condoms!
Postinor is an emergency contraceptive pill. DO NOT take it regularly! It is only for emergencies like if you had unprotected sex (or raped) and should be consumed within 72hours. Other brands is Plan B and Morning After
Effectiveness of emergency contraceptive is only about 75%. There are cases where emergency pills doesn't work bcs it is supposed to stop your ovulation. So if you have already ovulated by the time you take the pill, you'll still get pregnant.
3. Implanon
This one is a small, thin plastic rod that is inserted under the skin of your upper arm. Implanon can last up to 3 years from insertion date
This one is a small, thin plastic rod that is inserted under the skin of your upper arm. Implanon can last up to 3 years from insertion date
This is a video of how implanon is inserted
Side effects:
• Nausea
• stomach cramping/bloating
• dizziness/headache
• breast tenderness
• weight gain
• vaginal irritation/discharge
Risks:
Pain, bruising, numbness, infection, and scarring may occur at the site where the rod is placed.
• Nausea
• stomach cramping/bloating
• dizziness/headache
• breast tenderness
• weight gain
• vaginal irritation/discharge
Risks:
Pain, bruising, numbness, infection, and scarring may occur at the site where the rod is placed.
Price:
RM500 for insertion and RM100 for removal at LPPKN. Private clinics/hospitals might cost more.
RM500 for insertion and RM100 for removal at LPPKN. Private clinics/hospitals might cost more.
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