New Resource
Calderdale is lucky enough to have a brilliant new website which brings together information on all the support services that exist to support mental and emotional well-being of young…
Where can I get Sterilised ?
Sterilisation needs a small surgical operation. This needs to be arranged via your GP at the local hospital.
How effective is female…
Where can I get a vasectomy done?
Vasectomy needs a small surgical operation. This is now frequently done under local, rather than general, anaesthetic. This needs to be arranged via your…
Condoms
Male and female condoms protect against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), you need to use male or female condoms for anal or vaginal sex, and…
How effective are caps & diaphragms?
If used correctly with spermicide, caps and diaphragms are 92-96% effective. This means that between 4 and 8 women out of every 100 who use a cap or…
Injection
The contraceptive injection is given into a muscle into your arm or bottom and works in a number of ways. It stops the egg being released from the ovaries, it also thickens the…
How effective is 'the pill'?
When taken correctly, the pill is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. This means that less than 1 woman in every 100 will get pregnant in a year.…
STI prevention
Condoms are the only form of contraception, along with Femidoms, that can help prevent against Sexually Transmitted Infections. They are also really effective against the most…
