Understanding Birth Control

The Facts

Some say condoms make sex "safe." But how well do condoms work? Can you still get a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Can you still get pregnant? You bet!

If you are worried about STIs, condoms just reduce your risk; they don't eliminate it. And about 1 of every 5 teen couples using condoms for birth control get pregnant within a year. So even if you use a condom every time you have sex, you're still at risk for STIs and pregnancy.

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