Family Planning Plus

According to the manufacturer, Plan B One-Step prevents seven of eight pregnancies that otherwise would have occurred which means that it reduces your risk of pregnancy by 88%. If you take Plan B One-Step within 24 hours of the unprotected sex, you reduce your risk of pregnancy by 95%. Plan B is not meant to be used as a regular method of birth control.

The most common reason that condoms break is that they are not used correctly. Here are some tips for correct condom use.

• check the expiration date to be sure it is not expired prior to use.
• store condoms at room temperature in a sharps free environment.
• never use oil-based lubricant with a latex condom.
• pinch the tip of the condom between the thumb and forefinger while rolling it onto the erect penis to ensure that there is no air pocket in the tip of the condom.
• smooth out the sides of the condom once it has been rolled on to ensure there are no air pockets in the sides of the condom.
• hold onto the rim or base of the condom while removing the penis from the vagina to prevent it from slipping off inside the vagina during removal.

You and your partner may want to consider a hormonal method of birth control since they are a little more effective. If you live near our service area, please contact one of our offices for an appointment. If you live further away, call the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.