barrier method
Blocking reproductive access
A barrier method is a form of contraception that physically blocks sperm from reaching the egg.
Condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps are barrier methods.
The term distinguishes these from hormonal methods like the pill or IUDs: We prefer barrier methods because they have fewer side effects.
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- spermicideSubstance destroying reproductive cells
- cervical capReusable cervical barrier contraceptive
- female condomInternal barrier contraceptive
contraceptive sponge · latex · polyurethane · lambskin · nonoxynol-9 · prophylactic · fertility awareness · over-the-counter
Blocking intimate disease spread
- HIV preventionBlocking AIDS virus transmission
- protectionGuarding against harm
- safe practicesActions reducing risk
- consentVoluntary agreement given
responsibility · sexual health education · risk reduction · testing · disclosure · awareness
Protective medical injection
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- firewallNetwork access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
filtration · containment · inoculation · sterilization · disinfection · protective equipment · hazmat · biosecurity
condom
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- spermicideSubstance destroying reproductive cells
- cervical capReusable cervical barrier contraceptive
female condom · contraceptive sponge · latex · polyurethane · lambskin · nonoxynol-9 · prophylactic · fertility awareness · over-the-counter · non-prescription
STI prevention
Blocking intimate disease spread
- HIV preventionBlocking AIDS virus transmission
- protectionGuarding against harm
- safe practicesActions reducing risk
consent · responsibility · sexual health education · risk reduction · testing · disclosure · awareness
immunization
Protective medical injection
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- firewallNetwork access control system
antivirus · filtration · containment · inoculation · sterilization · disinfection · protective equipment · hazmat · biosecurity · decontamination
- Sexual Healthcondoms, birth control, contraception, contraceptives, HIV testing
- contraceptionbirth control, condom, condoms, IUD, diaphragm
- contraceptivescondom, birth control pill, Durex, diaphragm, birth control patch
- Duelingduel, duels, dueling, duelist, pistols at dawn
- sterilizationsterilization, autoclaving, autoclave, disinfecting, sanitizing
barrier methodthe pill
Hormonal birth control tablet
birth control pill · oral contraceptives · NuvaRing · contraceptive patch · spermicide
barrier methodnatural family planning
Contraception via cycle observation
rhythm method · calendar method · withdrawal · pulling out · abstinence
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