Among teenagers with an active sex life, the two most common forms of birth control would be the use of birth control pills and latex condoms. While many teenagers prefer not to use any protection at all, these two forms of birth control are the ones that would most likely be used. Since these two forms are considered popular for their age group, it is important to let teenagers know about birth control facts and some accepted myths with regards to these two forms of birth control.
The effectiveness of birth control pills depends on how they are used. While others state the effectivity of such pills to be around 99%, the reality bites it off with only around 87%. The logic behind the difference is owed entirely to user habits. Decreasing the effectiveness of birth control pills include missing days, skipping pills, or taking the pill at different times a day. Since teenagers are experiencing acne at this point, some birth control pills can help control acne, while some prescription medications as well as herbal treatments such as St. John’s Wort help in decreasing the effectiveness of the pills. If there is a possibility that one is currently using any of these...