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Birth Control

Definition

Birth control refers to methods used to prevent pregnancy. These can include contraceptives such as condoms, birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), etc.

Analogy

Birth control works like a traffic light at an intersection - it controls when (and if) cars (sperm) can go through to reach their destination (egg).

Related terms

Contraception: This term refers broadly to methods used to prevent pregnancy, including barrier methods, hormonal methods, emergency contraception etc., much like different types of traffic lights controlling flow at various intersections.

Family Planning: The practice of regulating the number and spacing of children in a family through birth control. It’s like planning out your road trip – deciding how many stops you want to make and how far apart they should be.

Reproductive Rights: These are the rights of individuals to decide whether to reproduce and have reproductive health. This can include access to birth control or safe abortions, like having the right to choose your own route on a road trip.