By Ellie Tamir-Hoehn (she/her), 17 years old, staff author
September 23, 2025
Every September 26 we celebrate World Contracement DayOne day dedicated to the spread of contraceptive training (also known as birth control). World contraceptive Day began in 2007 as a result of many organizations – including the United Nations and the International Women’s Alliance – arising from raising awareness of birth control options. This year’s topic is “an option for all organizations, intent, access”.
“Pregnancy should happen with the choice not by accident,” the United Nations population fund says. People use contraception for purposes ranging from the prevention of involuntary pregnancy to relieve painful periods to treat painful acne. Any reason someone has to choose to use contraception, there are different items available!
It is important for teenagers to know these choices and have the opportunity to understand which guy will work best for them. The World Contraception Day is a day where attempts to inform, education and learning are celebrated.
What suits you?
Having the knowledge to make an educated decision on what is best for your body can lead to more comfort with your method. Each contraceptive category has options. There are long -acting reversible contraceptives (Larcs), such as the intrauterine device (IUD), small -action hormonal methods, such as pill and barrier methods such as condoms (internal and external), among others.
Different forms of birth control work better for different people. Thoughts include how to access birth control – you need a healthcare professional to insert it, you can pass it over the bench etc.? How often do you have to take it or replace it – every day, once a month, after a few years? For example, the pill should be taken at about the same time each day, while an IUD can remain for several years (can be removed by a health care provider as required at any time).
Reminder that there is only one type of contraceptive that will prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIS): a condom (note that while a dental barrier prevents STDs, it is not effective in preventing pregnancy).
Some of the options
While the pill and IUD may be more known forms of contraception, there are others. For example, do you ever hear the plan, the implant, the patch or the ring? Read below!
The plan is an injection you get every three months and uses the Progestin hormone to prevent pregnancy inhibits ovulation (when an egg is released). It also works by thickening the cervix mucosa, so that the sperm cannot pass to fertilize an egg.
The implant is a small, flexible rod (about the size of a race) mounted on the upper arm by a healthcare provider. It releases progestin to prevent ovulation. It can work for up to three years before it needs to be replaced.
There is also the patch, a small sticker from the skin (there is a variety of shades) that releases estrogen. The patch is usually placed on the upper back or hand. To work properly, you must exchange it weekly at the specified time.
The ring is made of soft, ethylene-binyl flexic and contains estrogen. It is inserted into the vagina every month (like a tampon) and sits just below the cervix.
There are also non -hormonal choices. For example, while some IUDs contain hormones, the copper IUD is not (copper is a natural sperm).
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Priceless
Ownership of different options is invaluable. Everyone deserves the opportunity to find out what works best for them and their bodies. For example, as a person with needle phobia, I will probably choose something except the plan! However, this option may be preferable for a person who wants a “set and storpt it” contraceptive, where they do not need to remember to take something on a regular basis.
Most people will find a contraceptive that works for them. Having the opportunity to choose, teenagers have more words! As for the prevention of involuntary pregnancy – while many teenagers do not have sex, those who have the right to learn and choose from these options. Many young people also rely on contraception for sex -related reasons and are also worth learning about these health care options.
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