The birth control pill is the most widely used method at preventing pregnancy, It is most effective when taken regularly, every day. It can also improve acne, reduce symptoms of PMS, and help make your periods more regular, less painful, and lighter in flow. There are two kinds of birth control pills. Combination pills (both estrogen and progestin) and Mini-Pills (progestin only).
The patch is a thin adhesive worn on the body, typically on your buttock, upper outer arm, lower abdomen, or upper body. The patch is replaced weekly. After 3 weeks, you take a 1 week break for your period.
The ring is the most low maintenance birth control method used to prevent pregnancy. It is a small, flexible ring that is inserted into your vagina for 3 weeks at a time. After 3 weeks, you remove it and take a 1 week break for your period before inserting a new ring.
Vaginal Gel (Phexxi) provides you with more freedom. It is a non-hormonal birth control method that works by lowering the pH in your vagina when sperm is present. By doing this, it makes it hard for the sperm to move, which lowers the chance of the sperm and egg meeting. You simply insert the gel via an applicator into your vagina no more than 1 hour before sexual intercourse. It can also be used in combination with other birth control methods for extra protection!