Birth Control
Birth control, or contraception, is critical for sexually active women and their partners to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Your health care provider can help you to determine which method is right for you, but this handy chart from Bedsider.org provides a great comparison between the different methods. Visit www.Bedsider.org for more information.
Not all forms of birth control protect against STIs: when used correctly and consistently, condoms provide the best protection. For more information about STIs, visit the American Social Health Association's STI information Web site at www.ashastd.org or call the STI hotline 1-800-227-8922.
