abortion * abstinence * combined pill * condoms * diaphragm * emergency contraception * IUD * progesterone-only pill / injection * rhythm method * withdrawal *Female sterilisation * male sterilisation *
Abstinence
(not having sex)
None. The only method with a 0% failure rate and total protection against most STIs (except AIDs caught through non-sexual methods, and Herpes passed on by fingers). Gives you time to find out who you are and what you want first.
No full sex. That doesn’t mean no tickles / cuddles / squeezes / touching / kissing / stroking... or imagination.
Family Planning Association - for details of local clinics, call the Contraceptive Education Service.
England - 0845 310 1334
Scotland - 0141 576 5088
N. Ireland - 02890 325488