If you’re having sex with a
woman and want to avoid a
pregnancy, what can you do?
Types of contraceptive methods for men
Talk to your partner about
contraception. Ask if she is
using, or wants to use, any.
1 or fewer pregnancies
per 100 women a year.
If you’re in a committed
relationship both of you
should get a sexual health
check up before you ditch
the condoms. Condoms
are the best method of
contraception that protect
against STIs (sexually
transmissible infections) like
chlamydia, gonorrhoea and
HIV.
MOST EFFECTIVE
2-15 pregnancies per 100
women a year, depending
on correct use.
About 30 pregnancies
per 100 women a year.
Vasectomy
One-time procedure. Permanent.
Nothing to do or remember.
“Outercourse”
– not having
sexual
intercourse
Try other sexual activities, or abstain
completely. Small risk of sperm entering
vagina if rubbing or wanking together
naked.
Male condoms
Use every time when having sex.
Use with lube to be most effective.
Withdrawal
Requires self-control to pull out. Risk of
pregnancy from sperm in pre-cum.
LEAST EFFECTIVE
Condoms
Condoms come in different lengths, widths,
colours, tastes and textures. There are a number
of brands you can choose from. Make sure it’s a
known brand and medically approved rather than
gimmick condoms. Brands like Durex, Ansell,
Marquis, Shield and Gold Knight are all well tested.
Check out different types and sizes until you get a
comfortable fit. Condoms can help guys maintain
their erections, and last longer. If you’re new to
condoms, try them on your own until you’ve got
your hand in!
You can get up to 144 condoms on a $3.00 script
from Family Planning or your GP. You can buy
condoms at chemists, supermarkets, petrol stations
etc.
Allergic to latex? You can buy non latex condoms
from the Family Planning webstore
- www.familyplanning.org.nz.
The low down on lube
Lube can make sex more pleasurable. Condoms
are less likely to rip = safer. It reduces the
chance of chaffing or tearing inside a woman’s
vagina. Use water based lube like KY, wet stuff.
(Oils are bad for condoms = more likely to rip.)
You can buy lube in tubes or sachets from
chemists and supermarkets.
What can you do if the condom
breaks or slips, or you didn’t use
any contraception?
ECP – Emergency Contraceptive Pill – can be
taken up to 72 hours after sex. The sooner
it’s taken the better it works. Get it from Family
Planning, your doctor, and Emergency Clinics.
You can also buy it from pharmacies without a
prescription. (If it’s later than three days you can
get helpful advice from Family Planning.)
Contraception
Men
–What
Should Know