Ask AI: 2nd round how to avoid pregnancy

If you are sexually active and don't want to get pregnant, various methods can help prevent pregnancy. Always consult a medical professional for personalized advice but here's some general information. 1. Birth Control Pills: Prevents ovulation which keeps the sperm from uniting with an egg. 2. Condoms: These provide a physical barrier between the sperm and the egg. 3. IUDs (Intrauterine Devices): It affects how the sperm moves, stopping it from reaching an egg. 4. Contraceptive Injection or Implant: Releases hormones into the body that stop your ovaries from releasing an egg. 5. Diaphragms or Cervical Caps: They are inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix and block semen. 6. Emergency Contraception: When used within 72 hours after sex, these can prevent ovulation or fertilization. 7. Tubal ligation or Vasectomy: These are permanent methods of contraception, they involve surgery and are not reversible. 8. Fertility Awareness: It involves abstaining from unprotected sex on the days when you are most fertile. Remember to consult a healthcare professional before choosing a contraceptive method. None of these methods protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Using condoms along with another form of contraception can reduce the risk of both pregnancy and STIs. Also remember, it is important to have open and honest conversations with your partner about birth control and safe sex.