Contraception

- advice

It is easy to get carried away in the 'heat of the moment', make sure you are protecting yourself from STIs and unwanted pregnancy...

There are lots of different methods of contraception available including:

- Condoms
- The Pill
- Contraceptive implants
- Injections
- Diaphragm
- Cervical cap
- Patches
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs)/ The coil
- Intrauterine systems (IUSs)

The flow chart below can help advice you as to which method of contraception maybe best for you but it is essential for you to have a chat with a health professional at a clinic near you. Check the Clinic Locator to find your local centre.

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If you are looking for FREE condoms, you can pick them up from the following places in North East Essex:

- Frisky or Risky Clinic, Cornerstone, Colchester
- Pharmacies (under 25)
- Family Planning or Young Persons Clinics
- GP’s
- Teentalk Harwich

If you are looking for FREE emergency contraception, you can pick them up from the following places in North East Essex:

- Frisky or Risky Clinic, Cornerstone, Colchester
- Pharmacies (under 18)
- Family Planning or Young Persons Clinics
- GP’s
- Teentalk Harwich
- Walk in Centre

If you are looking for FREE contraception advice, you can pick them up from the following places in Essex:

- Family Planning or Young Persons Clinics
- GP’s

What to do if your condom splits or you forget to take your pill.

Try not to panic! If the incident occurred within three days or less, Emergency Hormonal Contraception (the morning-after pill) can be taken and it’s FREE from various locations across Essex.

Watch the NHS' Condom Negotiation video for an example of how to persuade your partner to use a condom:

Useful Links

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