Introduction Although it is difficult most times to decide the best birth control for a couple, the best method is the one that fits with the couple’s goals, values, likes and dislikes, in addition to their daily lifestyles. This is because there is no single birth control method except abstinence that is 100% effective so a couple might consider options like; how would they couple up with unwanted pregnancy, their feelings and beliefs about being pregnant, abortion, adoption (Regina, 1991). Therefore when looking for information about a given method, it is very important to know that effectiveness is listed in two different ways; “perfect use” and “typical use”. The first relates to a couple that uses the method correctly every time the couple has sexual intercourse and the latter is for an average couple who actually do not use the method every time or when they use it, it is used incorrectly. Main text However, in general all birth control methods are safe, but it is of utmost importance to be concerned about the major health risks for any man and woman trying to choose any method, as this will affect their ability to have children in the future and the associated multiple side effects. Therefore to protect a couple’s health;  1. in whatever method you are interested in, read all patient information provided and understand it well  2. Most of the information in the method may not be updated, it is therefore important to talk to a health care provider in order to get the most current information about the risks and benefits of the particular method, this includes even any information you have heard or read that worries you (St. Legislatures,1998). A couple should also consider the cost of the method they choose. If they are expensive, coverage can be provided by insurance companies although most of them pay for surgical sterilization. Currently the following birth control methods are commonly used; Birth control pills (Depo proveda), male and female condoms, Abstinence, Tubal ligation, Vasectomy. IUD, Patch and Ring. Even though some birth control methods do work better than others, the most effective way to prevent pregnancy is abstinence, however, it is not after sometimes of practicing abstinence when you find some couples become pregnant, this is because they normally have sex anyway without the use of protection after some time. It is therefore of fundamental for those who don’t plan to have sex to be informed about birth control, for they need to use birth control properly and every time to prevent pregnancy. Of the above mentioned, Birth control pills, male and female condoms are the most commonly used birth control methods, Birth control methods has advantages like; decreased menstrual pain and bleeding, there is reduced risk of ovarian and uterine cancer, there is reduced acne, increased milk supply for breastfeeding women and lastly the use of this method leads to prevention of ovarian cysts; while in the use of both male and female condoms, they mainly prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. A birth control pill contains hormones that change the way the body works and prevents pregnancy. (Hormones are chemical substances that control the functioning of the body’s organ