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There are many methods of [[birth control]] (or [[Birth control|contraception]]) that vary in requirements, [[Side effect|side effects]], and [[effectiveness]]. As technology, education, and awareness about contraception has evolved, new contraception methods have been theorized and put in application. Although no method of birth control is ideal for every user, some methods remain more effective, affordable or intrusive than others. Outlined here are the different types of [[Safe sex|barrier methods]], [[Hormonal contraception|hormonal methods]], various methods including [[spermicide]]s, [[Emergency contraception|emergency contraceptives]], and surgical methods <ref name=":04">{{Cite web|date=2020-08-13|title=Contraception {{!}} Reproductive Health {{!}} CDC|url=https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/index.htm|access-date=2021-11-18|website=www.cdc.gov|language=en-us}}</ref> and a comparison between them.

While many methods may prevent contraception, only [[Condom|male]] and [[Female condom|female condoms]] are effective in order to prevent [[Sexually transmitted infection|sexually transmitted infections]].