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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 (4 days).

The diaphragm is a non-hormonal barrier form of contraception. Includes information on how they work, effectiveness, use, advantages, possible risks and side effects, where to get them and support.

Hormonal contraception is available as implants that slowly release hormones into the body over time.

Different methods of contraception available in Australia - includes LARC implants and IUDs, injections, contraceptive pills, condoms, diaphragm, vaginal ring, sterilisation, natural and withdrawal.

Hormonal contraception is available as injections that slowly release hormones into the body over time.

Having a vasectomy does not affect a person's ability to produce sex hormones, enjoy sex or reach orgasm.

You can become fertile again very soon after a surgical or medical abortion, so it's important to start using contraception immediately if you wish to prevent any unwanted pregnancies.

The vaginal ring works in a similar way to the combined oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy.

Information about female (internal) condoms - includes how to use condoms to reduce your risk of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and pregnancy during sex, how they work and where to get them.

The 2 types of oral contraception available in Australia are the combined pill, known as 'the pill', and the progestogen only pill.