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A Guide to Different Types of Birth Control

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Any medicine, device, or method used to prevent pregnancy is referred to as birth control or contraceptive. People can choose from various birth control methods. The efficiency of these methods can vary from person to person. The type of contraceptive people use depends upon their health, their desire for children in the present or the future, and as a precautionary measure against sexually transmitted diseases . Here is the list of common birth control methods that you can choose from. Condoms One of the most common birth control people know of is a condom. There are different condoms  for both men and women. If used correctly, condoms are 98% effective. They prevent STDs, and there are no side physical side effects of using one. Oral Contraceptives Women are required to take oral contraceptive pills every day simultaneously, in this method, to prevent 99% chances of getting pregnant. Many doctors consider this method to be 99% effective; also, they don’t prevent STD. Birth contro...

How to Avoid Getting a UTI

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  Urinary tract infections are extremely frustrating and painful, especially those that keep coming back again and again. Antibiotics usually clear up urinary tract infections within a few days. However, there are also simple measures a person can take to prevent getting a UTI in the first place. Here is a list of things that can keep you from getting a UTI so that you don’t have to go through frequent urination, burning sensation, and other symptoms  caused by a UTI. 1.   Drink a lot of water and relieve yourself : The easiest way to avoid UTI is to flush out the bacteria from your urinary tract and bladder before it affects you. By staying well-hydrated, you will be able to urinate often. 2.   Wipe thoroughly from front to back: Bacteria is usually found around the anus. If you thoroughly wipe from front to back, especially after bowel movements, the bacteria would be less likely to make its way to the urethra. 3.   Urinate after sex and wash up before it: cle...