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Condoms are the most effective way to reduce your risk of contracting a sexually transmissible infection (STI) during sex...
The female condom is effective in preventing an unplanned pregnancy and protecting against sexually transmissible infections (STIs)...
The diaphragm acts as a barrier method of contraception...
After having a baby, you need to choose an effective method of contraception if you don't want to have another baby straight away...
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small contraceptive device that is put into the uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy...
Hormonal contraception for women is available as implants or injections that slowly release hormones into the body over time...
It is best to take emergency contraception as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours of having unprotected sex, but it still works well within 96 hours (four days)...
Having a vasectomy does not affect a man?s ability to produce male sex hormones, enjoy sex or reach orgasm...
The vaginal ring works in a similar way to the oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy...
This page shows you where to find translated information about the different methods of contraception (how to prevent getting pregnant) available in Australia...