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Contraception is a medicine that can prevent pregnancy.
In the section there are drawings of:
The drawings are used to help you understand.
There are no photos of real people’s private body parts on our website.
It is ok to see these drawings because you are learning about sex and contraception.
If you have any questions or are upset about anything you read, it is good to speak to an adult you trust.
Move down the page to find out why people use contraception.
If not you can learn about bodies.
People use contraception to prevent pregnancy.
This means not getting pregnant or having a baby.
The only contraception that can prevent STIs as well as pregnancy are condoms.
Learn more about STIs -sexual infections.
Some people use contraception to help with health problems like acne or period problems.
There are lots of different types of contraception available.
Your doctor or nurse are the best people to help you decide which type of contraception works best for you.
Move down the page to find out more about all the different types of contraception.
