In this episode, we discuss:

What are the different kinds of birth control without hormones? 1:49
How effective is birth control without hormones? 3:45
What are the side effects of birth control without hormones? 5:55
What are some of the benefits of birth control without hormones? 6:21
What are IUDs (intrauterine devices) without hormones? 7:09
Why would I want a copper IUD instead of a IUD with hormones? 7:39
How do you insert a copper IUD? Are they similar to IUDs with hormones? 7:57
What are the side effects of copper IUDs? 9:11
How long do copper IUDs last? 9:44
When do you consider the surgical methods of birth control? 10:05
Which surgical method of birth control is better? 10:36
What is a vasectomy? 11:34
What are the risks of a vasectomy? 12:25
What is tubal ligation or getting your tubes tied? 13:15
What are the benefits of tubal ligation? 13:58
What are the risks of tubal ligation? 14:34
How effective are the abstinence and withdrawal methods? 15:16
What is the fertility awareness method? 15:50
How do I know when ovulation is occurring? 16:33
Is fertility awareness a good method? 16:56
Can you get pregnant while breastfeeding? 17:33
What other resources do you recommend? 18:07

Resources: https://www.sexandu.ca/contraception/

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Peer reviewed by Dr. David Eisen, Chief of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at North York General Hospital in Toronto, Canada
Original music by Nicholas and John Bragagnolo

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