Contraception
Getting started
Getting and using contraception
Including effectiveness, how to use different contraception, emergency contraception and where to get contraception
The different types of contraception
Information on the types of contraception available, how they work, and who they are suitable for
Things to consider when choosing contraception
Including age, health, lifestyle, side effects and the effectiveness of contraception
Using contraception effectively
Including what to do if your partner won't use a condom and if antibiotics will stop your contraceptive from working
Accessing contraception during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Including how to get a new supply of contraception and where to contact for further advice
The pill
Combined pill
Who can use the combined pill and how it works
Being on the pill
Including what to do if you're sick or have diarrhoea, taking two pill packets back to back and changing to a different pill
Periods and the pill
Information on when your periods will return after you stop taking the pill and knowing when you've reached menopause if you're on the pill
Missed pills and extra pills
Including what you should do if you miss a pill, take an extra pill or lose a pill
The pill for men
Including the ongoing research to find a safe and effective male contraceptive pill
Emergencies
Methods you need to think about every day
Natural family planning
How it works and who can use it
Combined pill
Who can use the combined pill and how it works
Progestogen-only pill
Who can use the POP (mini pill) and how it works
Methods you need to think about every time you have sex
Diaphragm
Who can use a diaphragm and how it works
Cap
Who can use a cap and how it works
Condoms
Who can use condoms and how they work
Female condoms
How female condoms work and who can use them
Methods that protect against STIs
Condoms
Who can use condoms and how they work
Female condoms
How female condoms work and who can use them
Methods that may help heavy or painful periods
Combined pill
Who can use the combined pill and how it works
Contraceptive patch
Who can use the patch and how it works
Vaginal ring
Who can use a vaginal ring and how it works
Intrauterine system (IUS)
Who can use an IUS and how it works
Methods that last months or years
Intrauterine device (IUD)
Who can use an IUD (the coil) and how it works
Implant
Who can use an implant and how it works
Injection
Who can have a contraceptive injection and how it works
Intrauterine system (IUS)
Who can use an IUS and how it works