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Sexual and reproductive health
Birth control
Hormonal birth control
Birth control implant
Birth control injection
Birth control patch
Birth control pill
Birth control ring
Extended or continuous use birth control
Intrauterine devices (IUD)
Progestin only pill (POP)
Non-hormonal birth control
Condom (external)
Diaphragm
Internal condom
Tubal ligation
Vaginal spermicides
Vasectomy
Emergency contraception
Natural methods
Abstinence
Fertility awareness-based (FAB) methods
Lactation amenorrhea method (LAM)
Withdrawal (pulling out)
Sexually transmitted infections
Bacterial vaginosis
Chlamydia
Epididymo-orchitis
Genital herpes
Gonorrhea
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Molluscum contagiosum
Mucopurulent cervicitis
Non-Gonococcal urethritis
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Pubic lice (crabs)
Scabies
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis (Trich)
Yeast infection
Talking to children and youth about sexual health
A condom, also called an external condom, is a thin covering that fits over a hard penis. It decreases the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by stopping sperm and body fluids from passing between partners. Condoms can be used for oral, vaginal, or anal sex.
If you have questions, need to find a sexual health clinic near you, or want more information, call Health Link at 811 anytime, day or night, to talk to a registered nurse.
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