Birth control really does work! According to the Guttmacher Institute, more teens than ever are using birth control, and fewer teens are having unwanted pregnancies. This is good news, because more teens and young adults are able to think about themselves and their futures, instead of worrying about having a family before they are ready or want to.
Birth control is available in so many places. There’s no excuse for not consistently using a form of birth control every time you have sex. This can mean using condoms, or being on the pill, or having a long-acting reversible method like an IUD, or any of the other awesome birth control methods.
In addition to being very effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy, birth control is great for other reasons:
- Worry-free sex! Sex shouldn’t be stressful. Knowing that you are protecting yourself and your partner can make the whole experience so much more enjoyable.
- If you use condoms, you are protecting yourself and your partner from STD transmission!
- Hormonal birth control also has some great benefits, which can include clearer skin and lighter/more regular periods, depending on the method and the user.
Ready to get on birth control or find a new method? Visit a clinic near you! You can talk to a provider to find out the best method for you.