With so many contraception options out there, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting information floating around. This is your space for a clear, shame-free guide to your options: how different methods actually work, and what's worth thinking about when deciding what's right for you.
Whether you're considering switching methods, weighing up hormonal versus non-hormonal options, or just want the facts without the scare stories, you'll find honest, judgement-free information here. For anything specific to your health history, a doctor or sexual health clinic is always your best next step.
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The most common Cliterally community questions, answered.
Options broadly include hormonal methods (like the pill, implant or hormonal coil/IUS), non-hormonal methods (like the copper coil/IUD or condoms), and barrier methods, each with different benefits and considerations.
Think about factors like your health history, how consistent you want to be with taking or maintaining it, side effects you want to avoid, and whether you also need protection against STIs. A doctor or sexual health clinic can talk through what suits you.
Only barrier methods like condoms (internal or external) protect against STIs. Other methods prevent pregnancy but not infection, so it's worth using condoms alongside other contraception if that's a concern.
In most cases, yes, though it's worth speaking to a doctor or clinic about timing to avoid any gap in protection.
Side effects are common, especially in the first few months, but persistent or severe symptoms are worth discussing with a doctor, who can help you find an alternative that suits you better.