PSYC 333 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Etonogestrel, Levonorgestrel, Intrauterine Device
8 Oct 2015
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Contraception at a glance: various tools intended to prevent or reduce the likelihood of pregnancy. Interferes with ovulation/fertilization/ implantation: does not necessarily protect against stis. If they withdraw before ejaculation, i can"t get pregnant. If i douche right after sex, i won"t get pregnant. I won"t get pregnant if i have intercourse during my period. I can"t get pregnant if i"m on top. I can"t get stis, i"m on the pill. Abstinence: not everyone has the same definition, only 100% form of birth control, but still risk of stis. Phallic condom: physically blocks semen, varieties: latex or polyurethane, lubricated, flavoured, various sizes, vegan, desensitizing etc, problems with spermicidal condoms. Inserted into vagina, inner ring around cervix: can be used in anus, greater coverage of labia/anus. Importance of lubrication: doesn"t come with lubrication: empowerment/agency. Spermicides: spermicidal jelly, foam, and film, diaphragm, sponge. Jelly foam - film: nonoxyl-9 (patch-test in case of allergies, kills sperm, allergies.
