Do we act as if contraception is 100% effective?

What are the disadvantages? If you've made the choice not to have sex, and change your mind in the heat of the moment, you might not have birth control handy. .... Condoms are safe and effective at preventing both pregnancy and some infections when used at each act of sex. read more

Some women do act as if contraception is effective- and their backup plan is to have an abortion. But many would rather not go through the agonizing dilemma. Many men do not want to pay the $$$ that they may have to spend on child support. An unintended pregnancy may lead to an unintended marriage. read more

We do have 100% effective contraception. Abstinence is 100% effective. Castration is 100% effective. Hysterectomy is 100% effective. Bilateral oophorectomy is 100% effective. However, all except the first are major surgeries that have serious side effects. read more

Permanent Methods: birth control effectiveness for these methods range between 99.5%-99.9%. Factors that Can Lower/Increase Birth Control Effectiveness: Except for abstinence (which is 100% effective), no birth control method is foolproof. So when it comes to comparing birth control effectiveness, remember that YOU become a big part of the equation. read more