To help you choose the best method of contraception for you and your partner, you must first be familiar with the different methods. Fill in the boxes below with the advantages and disadvantages of each method, along with how well each one protects against pregnancy and STDs. Use your text if necessary.

Method	Advantages	Disadvantages	Effectiveness/STD protection
Oral contraceptives
Contraceptive skin patch
Vaginal contraceptive ring
Contraceptive implants
Injectable contraceptives
Emergency contraception
IUD
Male condom
Female condom
Diaphragm with spermicide
Lea's Shield
Contraceptive sponge
Vaginal spermicides
Abstinence
FAM
Withdrawal
Male sterilization
Female sterilization

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