List the reasons why people choose a birth control method. Start by listing: Effectiveness Convenience Cost Activity STI prevention Have students list additional reasons. Other reasons may be: no doctor’s visit required, no side effects/does not contain hormones, lessens menstrual cramps, private/not detectable (partner doesn’t know about it), no pre-sex preparation required, or works immediately. After all of the reasons are up on the board, have students write down the Post-Activity reasons on a piece of paper and rank the reasons by importance, with one being Discussion the most important. Ask any student who wants to share their ranking and the rationale behind it to do so. Activity # 2: This activity is designed to help students decide which method of birth control is Choosing a Birth right for them. Control Method Computer with Internet connection for students Materials Copies of worksheets Getting Ready Review website. Print copies of worksheets. Introduction and It is recommended that students complete Activity 1: Available Birth Control Pre-Activity Methods before completing this activity. Discussion Have students apply the discussion by visiting: . They should then complete the Activity Which Birth Control Method is Right for You? Worksheet. Allow students to discuss this activity in small groups. Encourage students to Post-Activity make an appointment at the Health and Wellness Center to discuss birth control Discussion choices.
Activity List the reasons why people choose a birth control method. Start by listing: Effectiveness Convenience Cost STI prevention Have students list additional reasons. Other reasons may be: no doctor’s visit required, no side effects/does not contain hormones, lessens menstrual cramps, private/not detectable (partner doesn’t know about it), no pre-sex preparation required, or works immediately. Post-Activity Discussion After all of the reasons are up on the board, have students write down the reasons on a piece of paper and rank the reasons by importance, with one being the most important. Ask any student who wants to share their ranking and the rationale behind it to do so. Activity # 2: Choosing a Birth Control Method This activity is designed to help students decide which method of birth control is right for them. Materials Computer with Internet connection for students Copies of worksheets Getting Ready Review website. Print copies of worksheets. Introduction and Pre-Activity Discussion It is recommended that students complete Activity 1: Available Birth Control Methods before completing this activity. Activity Have students apply the discussion by visiting: . They should then complete the Which Birth Control Method is Right for You? Worksheet. Post-Activity Discussion Allow students to discuss this activity in small groups. Encourage students to make an appointment at the Health and Wellness Center to discuss birth control choices.
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