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I want to know which is the best contraceptive with no bad side effects (link)
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Of course, abstinence is 100% effective and has zero side effects. But if you actually want to have sex...
When used properly, condoms are the next most effective method of contraception with the fewest side effects. They have the additional benefit of protecting against most STDs. The most common mistakes made with condoms are: using expired ones, putting it on backwards and then reversing it rather than discarding it and getting a new one, or having genital contact before it is applied or after it is removed. When they're used right, they're all-but 100% effective.
Another effective method is the IUD (intra-uterine device). They prevent pregnancy at rates very close to 100%, but they do have their drawbacks. The most significant one is that they do NOT protect against STDs in any way. Another side effect can be cramping and excessive menstral bleeding, though this does not affect all women. They must also be put in place by a doctor.
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