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| − | Birth control generally refers to methods of preventing pregnancy. There are many different methods, each having its own level of effectiveness and safety. The safest and most effective form of birth control is [[abstinence]]. The argument could be made that this is not actually "birth control" as there was never a risk for a pregnancy. | + | Birth control generally refers to methods of preventing pregnancy. There are many different methods, each having its own level of effectiveness and safety. The safest and most effective form of birth control is [[abstinence]]. The argument could be made that this is not actually "birth control" as there was never a risk for a pregnancy, but in common parlance, abstinence is the first line of protection. |
== Barrier Methods == | == Barrier Methods == | ||
Revision as of 03:41, April 2, 2007
Birth control generally refers to methods of preventing pregnancy. There are many different methods, each having its own level of effectiveness and safety. The safest and most effective form of birth control is abstinence. The argument could be made that this is not actually "birth control" as there was never a risk for a pregnancy, but in common parlance, abstinence is the first line of protection.