Contraception

Contraception: what's right for me?

Things to think about when choosing which contraceptive method is most suitable for you.

Contraceptive implant

How the contraceptive implant works, benefits and things to consider, and how it can affect your periods.

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Video: where to get contraception

Where women can get contraception for free, including at GP surgeries and community contraception clincs.

Intrauterine device (IUD)

Information on the IUD (also called the coil), including how it works, and how it can affect your periods.

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Emergency contraception

Where you can get emergency contraception, including the 'morning after' pill.

Intrauterine system (IUS)

The IUS is a long-acting contraceptive method that's inserted into the uterus. Here's how it works.

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Contraceptive injection

How the contraceptive injection works, its benefits and side effects, and how it can affect your periods.

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The combined pill

Learn about the combined oral contraceptive pill, including how it works, and its benefits and side effects.

Condoms

Find out more about male condoms, including how they work, and why it's important to talk to your partner about using them.

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Where can I get sexual health advice?

Where to get advice on sex and relationships, including contraception, STIs and counselling.

Female condoms

Find out more about female condoms, including how they work, and why it's worth talking about using them.

The progestogen-only pill

Information about the progestogen-only pill (POP), including how it works and how it might affect your periods.

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Vaginal ring

How the vaginal ring contraceptive method works, where to get it and how to use it.

The contraceptive patch

How the contraceptive patch works, including the benefits and how it might affect your periods.

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Natural family planning

Natural family planning is based on recording the fertility indicators in a woman's menstrual cycle.

Contraception: caps

How caps work, their benefits, and things to consider if you want to use them.

Diaphragms

How diaphragms work, their benefits, and things to consider if you want to use them.

Female sterilisation

Female sterilisation, including how it's done, how it works, benefits and side effects.

Male sterilisation (vasectomy)

Male sterilisation (vasectomy), including how it's done, how it works, benefits, and things to think about.

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Condom tips

Tips on using condoms properly and making sure they're safe, to avoid pregnancy and STIs.

'Condoms don't fit me' and other excuses

What you can say to get your partner to use a condom.

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