Contraception

For males and females, there are a variety of barrier methods available to prevent pregnancy; they are:

Condoms – Condoms are one of the most commonly used methods for preventing pregnancy and STD’s as well. Condoms are available for both males & females.
Diaphragms – These are small and soft domes that are made from silicone. They are placed inside a woman’s vagina to prevent sperm from entering the uterus.
Cervical caps – Often this device is termed as FemCap, which looks like a diaphragm but smaller. It fits over the cervix. It is used along with spermicide.
Contraceptive sponges – It contains spermicide and is made of foam. The device can be placed against the cervix around 24 hr before sex.
Spermicide – This comes in the form of foam, jelly or cream applied inside the vagina before sex. It contains chemicals that can kill sperm.