Remember: If a woman has sex, there is always some chance of becoming pregnant. That’s why it is important that you plan ahead. If you do not want to have sex, you have the right to say “no” or wait until you are ready. You should never feel pressured or rushed into having sex. If you ever feel unsafe, you can talk to an adult that you trust.

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How to Avoid Getting Pregnant

The best way to avoid getting pregnant is by not having sex. This is called abstinence. If you don’t have sex, you can’t get pregnant. And, you avoid the chance of getting diseases and infections that can be caused by sex.

The following table shows other family planning methods.

If you don’t want to get pregnant, you need to think about a family planning method before you have sex.