Don't forget to use contraception when your desires are spreading on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is approaching, and some netizens joked online: "I have decided. On the 15th day of the first lunar month, I will sell rice dumplings in the morning, roses at noon, movie tickets in the evening, condoms late at night, and birth control pills the next morning. I am so excited just thinking about it. I am going to be rich!" On the night of Valentine's Day, whether it is at home or in a hotel, there will definitely be a lot of howling. However, passion aside, contraception still needs to be done, so let me take stock of which contraceptive methods are better! Nowadays, there are many young friends who have abortions afterwards due to lack of knowledge of contraception. It is recommended to learn more about contraceptive methods so that you can enhance your relationship with each other and provide yourself with an extra layer of protection.

Spermicide: Contraceptive measures used by ancient brothel women

Advantages: no side effects, easy to use.

Disadvantages: It is not easy to buy and has a high failure rate each time it is used.

Failure rate: The rate of unplanned pregnancy within one year using this method is 6-20%.

Coitus interruptus, ejaculation outside the vagina

Advantages: Convenient and free of charge.

Disadvantages: It requires strong self-control, which is not something that ordinary people can do. Moreover, the secretions that boys secrete when they are excited contain a small amount of sperm, but only one sperm is enough for conception.

Failure rate: The rate of unplanned pregnancy within one year using this method is 20%.

Safe period

Advantages: safe and without side effects.

Disadvantages: The dangerous period is from three days before ovulation to two days after ovulation, and the other days are the safe period. However, it is easier to calculate the safe period for women with regular menstrual cycles (see Calculation of Ovulation Day); this method is not suitable for those with irregular cycles.

Failure rate: The rate of unplanned pregnancy within one year using this method is 20%.

condom

Advantages: Cheap, easy to buy, no side effects, can prevent both contraception and sexually transmitted diseases.

Disadvantages: Requires male cooperation and must be used every time.

Failure rate: The rate of unplanned pregnancy within one year of using this method ranges from 3% (when used correctly and every time) to 20% (when used only during the dangerous period or only during ejaculation).

Contraceptive pills

Advantages: It is easy to use and has the effect of regulating menstruation for women with irregular menstrual cycles. It is also helpful for symptoms such as abdominal pain and irritability before menstruation. Long-term use of birth control pills can reduce the incidence of ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer.

Disadvantages: It needs to be taken daily, which is a big challenge for people with poor memory. Some people worry about side effects, which were caused by early high-dose contraceptives. Now the latest low-dose contraceptives have fewer side effects.

Failure rate: The rate of unplanned pregnancy within one year using this method is 0.1 to 0.5%.

Intrauterine contraceptive device

Advantages: One installation can be guaranteed for five years, convenient and safe. Removal can restore fertility.

Disadvantages: It may cause side effects such as increased menstrual bleeding and uterine inflammation, and is more suitable for women who have given birth.

Failure rate: The rate of unplanned pregnancy within one year using this method is 0.6-0.8%.

ligation

Advantages: permanent and without side effects. Male sterilization will not affect sexual ability, and female sterilization will not cause menopause prematurely.

Disadvantages: It requires a minor surgery and the wound will be a little painful. Restoring fertility is not easy.

Failure rate: The rate of unintended pregnancy within one year using this method is 0.4%.

Emergency contraceptive pill (within 72 hours)

Advantages: It is a good way to fix the problem.

Disadvantages: It may cause mild nausea and menstrual disorders. It is okay to use it occasionally, but not often.

Failure rate: Unable to calculate.

Norplant

Advantages: The subcutaneous device contains a high-dose progesterone strip that is guaranteed to last for two years.

Disadvantages: Menstrual disorders, mood swings, depression. The manufacturer of Norplan in the United States has completely stopped production.

Failure rate: The rate of unintended pregnancy within one year using this method is 0.3%.