Students brainstorm methods of contraception Ask students to brainstorm contraceptive methods. Write student responses on the board. Discuss contraceptive methods, adding names that have been omitted and correcting misinformation.
Effectiveness varies for different methods.
Contraceptives must be used correctly to be effective. Each contraceptive method has advantages and disadvantages. Abstinence is the only contraceptive method that provides complete protection against HIV and other STDs, as well as pregnancy. Review valid sources of information and services Review ways to identify valid sources of information. See Identifying Valid Sources for Information .