Wash your hands thoroughly
Get into a comfortable position, such as squatting, sitting on the toilet, or lifting one leg
Relax your pelvic muscles
Insert one or...
Check the product instructions before use
Wash your hands
Open the spermicide package carefully
Insert the spermicide into the vagina as directed
Use it before vaginal intercourse, following...
You cannot always tell by symptoms alone
Check whether you can feel the IUD strings
Notice if the strings feel longer, shorter, or missing
Watch for new...
Talk to a healthcare professional before stopping if you have a medical condition, use birth control for heavy bleeding or acne, or take medications...
Take your birth control pill at the same time every day
Do not miss any doses
Use a backup method if you missed pills
Avoid smoking
Avoid grapefruit...
Wash your hands
Remove the NuvaRing from its pouch
Hold the ring between your thumb and index finger
Squeeze the sides together
Choose a comfortable position, such as...
Use condoms correctly every time you have sex
Use hormonal birth control pills, patch, ring, shot, implant, or vaginal ring
Use an intrauterine device (IUD)
Use emergency...
Use condoms consistently and correctly
Take oral contraceptive pills as prescribed
Use a contraceptive patch
Use a vaginal ring
Get a contraceptive injection
Use a contraceptive implant
Use an intrauterine...
Visit a doctor, gynecologist, family planning clinic, or sexual health clinic
Ask a pharmacist about over-the-counter options available in your area
Use a telehealth or online...
Use condoms consistently and correctly
Avoid vaginal sex during the fertile window
Track ovulation with cycle tracking methods
Use fertility awareness methods carefully
Practice withdrawal before ejaculation
Avoid sex...
Schedule an appointment with a doctor, nurse practitioner, gynecologist, or family planning clinic
Visit a Planned Parenthood or local sexual health clinic
Ask a pharmacist about...
