With the growing need of effective sex education in the country, the information available on contraceptives, their availability in the market and the correct contraceptive to use is scarce.

From safety to availability, contraception is an issue that the nation must look to tackle effectively.

There are different choices of contraceptive methods: Intrauterine Contraception, Hormonal Methods, Barrier Methods, Emergency Contraception, and Permanent Methods of Birth Control. So when it comes to choosing the right one for one, the guiding principles and contraceptive counseling might be an important contributor to the successful use of contraceptive methods.

In choosing contraception, dual protection from the simultaneous risk for HIV and other STDs also should be considered. On the other hand, there are hormonal contraceptives and Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but do not protect against STDs. And correct use of condoms reduces the risk of HIV infection and other STDs.