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Vasectomy
What it is
- A procedure to keep sperm form joining an egg
How it works
- The tubes that carry sperm are permanently blocked not allowing them to reach the woman's egg
STD/HIV Risk
- This method DOES NOT protect against STD's and HIV/AIDS
Pregnancy Risk
How well it works
What's cool
- Permanent protection against pregnancy
- No lasting side effects
- No effect on sexual pleasure
- It is reversible
What's not cool
- It is unusual, but sometimes the tubes reopen allowing pregnancy
How much
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Male Condom
What it is
- A rubber (polyurethane or latex) cover worn on the man's penis
How it works
- The semen is collected inside the rubber
- It prevents the semen from entering the vagina
STD/HIV Risk
- It protects against most STD's and HIV/AIDS.
- Uncovered areas are still exposed to infections
Pregnancy Risk
- When used correctly, it reduces your chances of getting pregnant
How well it works
- 3 women out of a 100 get pregnant
What's cool
- It is cheap
- Easy to carry around
- You do not need prescription to buy it at any drugstore
- Polyurethane condoms do not cause allergies
What's not cool
- It can break if not used properly causing infection or pregnancy
- If not removed properly it can spill fluids causing infection or pregnancy
- Some people might experience allergies to latex
How much
- $.50 and up
- Free at some clinics
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