Part one of term paper
? Based on the fact that approximately 6 of every 10 pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, it should be obvious that we should be using contraceptives more often and that we should educate ourselves as to which is the best contraceptive. Two of the most commonly used forms of contraceptives are condoms and the birth control pill. ...

Part two of term paper
... penis before penetration, preventing pregnancy by blocking the passage of sperm" (A Guide To Contraceptive Choices). Because this sheath is blocking the passage of any sperm entering the vagina, the percent of effectiveness is quite high. In fact it only has a 2% failure rate. Failure may be caused by possible holes in the condom or by storing it in unfavorable conditions for periods of time. The pill is an oral contraceptive containing the hormones estrogen and progestogen. "This form of b ...