2.5 - family planning

• artificial methods of contraception

  most popular and effective methods (barrier/hormonal methods)

  • condoms
  • diapragm
  • the pill / morning after pill
  • implant
  • IUD / IUS
• natural methods of contraception

  reduce womans chance of becoming pregnant

  • withdrawal method - withdraw before ejaculation
  • rhythm method - sex on least fertile days
• catholics and contraception

  • sex is a source of joy, unity and for creative purposes
  • only allow natural methods
  • artificial methods separate unitive and create purposes, some have abortifacient effects which are against teachings of god
• non-catholic christians and contraception

  • permissible with intention to restrict family size (not to stop having kids)
  • improves maternal health
  • sex is for enjoyment and to strengthen marriage
  • bible doesnt forbid contraception (pope does-catholic)
  • reduces risk of STDs
• humanists/athiests and contraception

  • prevents unwanted children
  • improves woman's health and wellbeing
  • reduces rate of unintended pregnancy
  • protects against STIs