Compare And Contrast Condoms And Birth Control

In today’s society, it is common for young men and women to start having sex early in their lives. In making that decision to become sexually active there are two major things that need to be factored in; how is one going to protect themselves from contracting a sexually transmitted disease(STD) and perhaps getting pregnant. This is where condoms and birth control come into the picture. Though the two share many of the same purposes they are different in numerous ways. Whereas condoms and birth control are both great ways to prevent pregnancy, they both serve as functions beyond that some similar and some alike.
A condom is a flexible sheath, typically made of thin latex, plastic, or lambskin, that is intended to cover the penis during sexual …show more content…
Birth control works by preventing the egg in a woman’s uterus from becoming fertilized. However, unlike condoms birth control does not protect one from contracting a sexually transmitted disease. There are also many forms of birth control such as shots, pills, implanted devices that are surgically placed in the body. Despite current research birth control is still only available for women. Birth control may protect against unwanted pregnancy; however, there are many side effects of taking it. Based on the type of birth control being taken will determine the side effects. When a woman takes birth control it alters the way her hormones function. Common side effects of taking oral contraceptive birth control can be intermenstrual spotting, nausea, breast tenderness, headaches, weight gain, and mood changes. Taking birth control not only protects one from getting pregnant, but also can help with acne, ovarian cancer, and pelvic inflammatory disease. Unlike condoms birth control is taken daily and not just when a person is going to have intercourse. Also, in order for birth control to be effective one must take it every day at the same