Birth Control
Definition
Birth control refers to methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy. It includes contraceptives like condoms or pills but also encompasses education about fertility cycles.
Analogy
Imagine you're planning a road trip but your car can only hold so many people comfortably. Birth control is like choosing when to take that trip based on how many seats are available - it helps manage when (or if) you want more passengers (babies).
Related terms
Contraception: The deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse.
Family Planning: The practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births using birth control methods.
Reproductive Rights: Legal rights and freedoms relating to reproduction and reproductive health.
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