Most intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertions do not require pain management. However, small proportions of nulliparous women experience substantial pain that needs to be proactively managed No prophylactic pharmacological intervention has been adequately evaluated to support routine use for pain reduction during or after IUC insertion. Women's anxiety about the procedure may contribute to higher levels of perceived pain, which highlights the importance of counselling, and creating a trustworthy, unhurried and professional atmosphere in which the experience of the provider also has a major role; a situation frequently referred to as 'verbal anaesthesia'.