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Seattle & King County
401 5th Ave., Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206-296-4600
TTY Relay: 711

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Choosing a birth control method: questions to ask yourself
The best birth control method is the one that fits with your goals, values, likes and dislikes, and daily lifestyle. Use this section as a tool to help you decide which birth control method is the best fit for you.

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Birth control stories
Have you ever wondered how other women and men feel about their birth control method? In this section, you can read real life stories about why women and men chose their method, what they like about it, and how they deal with things like side effects.

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Do you have a burning question about birth control? Your answer might be here. In this section, you will find questions about birth control from real visitors to our site.



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Have you ever wondered what the Patch looks like? How about the diaphragm? In this section, you can view actual pictures of birth control methods and learn about how they work.


birth control pills "Your Guide to Getting Started" Brochure Series
Download a brochure from this friendly and informative series, developed with the help of the clients and staff of our Family Planning Program. Hard copies are also available for quantity purchases.

Do you need emergency contraception? Contact one of our clinics to get an appointment right away. If it is after hours or during the weekend, please click here or call 1-888-NOT-2-LATE.

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Safer Sex and Condoms

condom packetSafer sex means always using a latex barrier. This includes using a condom on a man or barrier protection such as plastic wrap, a dental dam, or cut condom for a woman.

questionsSTD Fact Sheets Detailed summaries about chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, and more.

Updated: Monday, July 17, 2006 at 12:50 PM

All information is general in nature and is not intended to be used as a substitute for appropriate professional advice. For more information please call 206-296-4600 (voice) or TTY Relay: 711. Mailing address: ATTN: Communications Team, Public Health - Seattle & King County, 401 5th Ave., Suite 1300, Seattle, WA 98104 or click here to email us.

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