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does not cause hormonal changes in your body. Moreover, it “forces” you to have 2 hours—2 hours!—of foreplay prior to penetration. If your partner is willing to do the work, the result of those hours can bring you closer to paradise.
    IUD. These small objects that a gynecologist introduces into your uterus are surprisingly effective, especially for women in stable, monogamous couples. They are placed inside you and can last for 5 to 10 years. Just like that! If you suffer frequent genital infections or have very heavy periods, this is not advisable. But this option offers many advantages: it does not have the side effects of hormonal methods, sex is not interrupted, it does not alter sensitivity, and it has been shown to protect against cervical and endometrial cancers. IUDs are very safe when it comes to preventing pregnancy, although they do not prevent STDs.
    The pill. This pill, to be taken every day, at the same time, manages to block ovulation in your body, and therefore you cannot get pregnant. It is totally reliable. If you have painful periods, taking the pill for a time can be good for you. The new generation of pills has remarkably reduced some annoying side effects, such as weight gain or mood swings. But the biggest problem with this method is still the same: “forgetfulness.” If you miss just one dose, its safety is not guaranteed. There are different types, so it is more appropriate for the gynecologist to point out the best option for you. None of them help prevent STDs.
    Morning-after pill. For emergencies only! If you could not resist and you had intercourse without using any protection, it is possible to take this pill within 72 hours after intercourse. It contains a high dose of hormones that prevents the fertilized egg from getting implanted in the uterus. It can be provided to you as an outpatient. But be careful, because the amount of estrogen and progesterone in it is very large, so you should use it only when it is a real emergency.
    Rhythm method. This is to have “full” intercourse—and who would want it incomplete?—only on those days in which the woman is not fertile, bearing in mind that the most fertile period is four days before and four days after the fourteenth day of the cycle. Another way to find out is by taking the vaginal temperature, but there are big differences from one woman to another, and taking the temperature of the vagina is rather cumbersome. No wonder they say the world is full of “children of the rhythm method . . .”
    Hormonal injection. This consists of injecting into the body synthetic progesterone that prevents pregnancy. The advantage is that if you have problems remembering and forget to take the pill every day, with this method you only have to remember to get an injection every 2 months or so. The drawback is that it can have some side effects, like heavy periods and sometimes even weight gain.
    Subcutaneous implants. A specialist places them under the skin of your arm, and these implants act by releasing progesterone. They last 5 years, and then they must be removed and replaced. Very few women have presented skin irritation or rejection of this method.
    Contraceptive patches. They are small, squared, flesh-colored adhesive patches, which are placed in an area of the body that is not too visible (arms, shoulders, buttocks, or abdomen). They work like the pill, with the advantage that you only have to remember to wear them three times a month, because one is placed each week, and the fourth week you are off. If you are a smoker, are older than 32, are overweight, or have poor blood circulation, this method is not for you.
    Vaginal ring. It consists of a transparent, flexible plastic ring that is placed as though it were a tampon. Its great advantage over the diaphragm is that you do not need to wear it in a precise way, because it releases hormones that pass directly into the bloodstream through the vaginal walls. It is a practical and effective