Birth Control
Overview
It means just that – taking control over your potential to have a baby. In other words, have a baby when you are ready and capable of loving and taking care of one. There are different birth control methods, and some methods are more effective than others. Other methods do more than prevent pregnancy, they can also protect you from sexually transmitted infections. You may need both a birth control method AND a barrier method to protect you from sexually transmitted infections.
Birth Control for Your Life Links to an external site. from Beyond the Pill Links to an external site. on Vimeo Links to an external site..
The information in these modules is not intended to replace the services and advice from a medical or mental health professional.
Learn More
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Bedsider Links to an external site.: A complete guide to birth control methods presented in a fun contemporary format; includes Video Testimonials by real users and includes comprehensive facts and dispels myths and fiction on the topic.
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Read more about Family PACT Links to an external site.. Comprehensive Free Family Planning education and services to eligible low income men and women.
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Review a Summary of Common Methods of Birth Control And Their Effectiveness. Your college health center or personal healthcare provider will guide you in your choice.
- Cuesta Health Services is partnering with CAPSLO's The Center Links to an external site.to offer our students reproductive and sexual healthcare. Thursdays from 10am - 2pm students can set up appointments for STI testing, birth control, exams, pregnancy tests and more. Emergency contraception (for an unprotected encounter) is available most days.
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Although this course has helpful information, it can't replace the face-to-face time we need sometimes. Need local help?
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Explore More
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Test your Birth Control knowledge? Take the Birth Control Quiz
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Women and men talking about questions, specific methods and birth control: Buzzfeed video. Captioned Version Links to an external site.
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Learn about the guy's perspective on birth control in the Guys’ Guide Videos Links to an external site. from Bedsider.
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QUESTIONS? Bedsider answers Links to an external site. more than 300 common questions. There is a LIVE CHAT option too!
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