Safe Sex Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that spread through sexual contact, including skin-to-skin contact. They can be prevented by practising safe sexual behaviours and maintaining good sexual health practices. Here are key points to reduce the risk of STIs: Protection before sex Sexual health practices Using condoms correctly Using condoms and other barrier…
Birth Control (Contraception) What is birth control or contraception? Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. There are many different methods of birth control including condoms, IUDs, birth control pills, the rhythm method, vasectomy, and tubal ligation. Birth control gives parents the ability to decide the spacing and number of children they would…
Abortion What is abortion? Abortion is the termination of pregnancy before the fetus is capable of life outside the womb (28 weeks of pregnancy in Ghana). Most abortions are done during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and abortions after 28 weeks of pregnancy are done only if the mother’s or the baby’s life is…
Condom What is a condom? Condoms serve as a barrier contraception method that not only prevents pregnancy but also reduces the risk of certain STDs. Male condoms, also known as external condoms, are widely used for birth control. They are convenient, readily available at most stores, and generally affordable. Both male and female condoms function…