Name: How do contraceptives work?
Uploaded: 2019-04-05T20:01:41Z
Duration: 4 min
Description: Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy in three basic ways: they either block sperm, disable sperm before they reach the uterus, or suppress ovulation. But is one strategy better than the other? And how does each one work? NWHunter describes the mechanics behind different kinds of contraceptives. [Directed by Draško Ivezić, narrated by Julianna Zarzycki].

Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy in three basic ways: they either block sperm, disable sperm before they reach the uterus, or suppress ovulation. But is one strategy better than the other? And how does each one work? NWHunter describes the mechanics behind different kinds of contraceptives. [Directed by Draško Ivezić, narrated by Julianna Zarzycki].

NWHunter: How do contraceptives work?

How do contraceptives work?

Condoms, beyond birth control, uniquely prevent STDs by creating a barrier against sperm and viral particles, blending safety with intimacy.

Contraceptives either block, disable sperm, or suppress ovulation, tailoring prevention through chemical or physical barriers.

Efficiency varies: condoms are 82% effective typically, while hormonal methods like the pill reach up to 91% effectiveness in practice.