BIRTH

CONTROL
WORKSHOP
Presented by: Christina Di Cerbo,
Aisha Hosein, Ashley James, Shifaa
Malik, Danielle Nerenberg
& Sabeeha Patel
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP
FOR?
Youth in Grade 7-9
This is the age that birth control is
introduced into the Ontario cirriculum.
As well we wanted to give youth the
information before they start having sex.
(Ontario Ministry of Education, 2019)
In Schools
To standardize the vague cirriculum and
make sure all students are getting the
same information about birth control
In Drop-In Programs
So that youth accessing afterschool drop
in programs have access to birth control
information even if they are not
attending public school.
Residential Programs &
Shelters
So that youth that may not have access
to a conventional guardian still have
access to birth control information. They
may also have less supervision and
more access to spaces to engage in sex.
THE CURRENT SEX ED
CIRRICULUM Grade 8
Grade 7
• promote abstinence and
communication around sex
• STI understanding
• How to prevent STIs and pregnancy
(Ontario Ministry of Education, 2019)
Grade 9
• The effectiveness of various methods
of contraception in preventing
pregnancy and STIs
• Being able to think in advance about
sexual health and decision making
(Ontario Ministry of Education, 2015)
• factors that affect decisions about sex
• understanding of absinance,
contraception & use of protection to
prevent STIs and pregnancy,& consent
• Healthy Relationships
(Ontario Ministry of Education, 2019)
Canada Wide
• States that sexual health education is
enhances with access to clinical
services
• requires multi-sector collaboration
• is part of life long leraning
(Public Health Angency of Canada, 2008)
WHY DO WE NEED TO
TEACH THIS??
Education is important!
And so is being comfortable talking
about an uncomfortable topic
Kholer et al. 2008
Providing access to those
who need it
Not everyone has access to quality
information
Toronto Public Health 2017
Reduces the chance of
unwanted pregnancies
Birth control costs less than raising a
child for 18 years +
Toronto Public Health 2017
Reduce the chance of
STDS
Don't be silly, wrap your willy!
 Refrences
Kohler, P.K., Manhart, L.E., Lafferty, W.E. (2008). Abstinence-Only and
comprehensive sex education and the initiation of sexual activity and
teen pregnancy. Journal of Adolescent Health, 42, 344-351

Ontario Ministry of Education (2019). The Ontario curriculum grades 1 - 8:

Health and physical education Retrieved from:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/health.html

Ontario Ministry of Education (2015). The Ontario curriculum grades 9 - 12:

Health and physical education Retrieved from:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/health9to12.pdf

Public Health Angency of Canada (2008). Canadian guidelines for sexual

health education. Retreived from: http://sieccan.org/pdf/guidelines-
eng.pdf
Pukall, C. F. (2017). Human sexuality: A contemporary introduction (2nd
ed.). Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press.

Toronto Public Health (2017). Health surveillance indicators: Teen

pregnancy. Retrieved from: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-
content/uploads/2017/12/942b-tph-hsi-teenpregnancy-2017jun30.pdf
COMFORT
AGREEMENT

WHAT DO YOU
ALREADY KNOW?
CONTRACEPTION
OPTIONS & METHODS
 NATURAL
METHODS
Relies on body changes to prevent

FOUR TYPES
pregnancy.
HORMONAL
CONTRACEPTION
Interventions that utilize
hormones to prevent
pregnancy.
EMERGENCY
CONTRACEPTION
Back-up/emergency methods to
NON-HORMONAL prevent pregnancy.
CONTRACEPTION
Hormone free interventions to
prevent pregnancy and/or
sexually transmitted infections.
 FERTILITY AWARENESS

METHODS
NATURAL Tracking ovulation and having
sex on non-fertile days.

WITHDRAWAL
Also known as "pulling out".
Removing the penis before
ejaculation.

ABSTINENCE
Having no sex at all.
 THE PILL

HORMONAL Mixed Hormones and Progestin-

only pills taken daily at the same
time. Numerous brands available
in Canada.

THE RING
Also known as NuvaRing. It is a
small ring of flexible plastic that
is inserted into the cervix and
replaced monthly.

INTRAUTERINE DEVICE
(IUD)
Inserted into the cervix. Lasts up
to 5 years. In Canada it is
available as Mirena or Kyleena.
 EMERGENCY
CONTRACEPTION
COPPER IUD
Effective up to 7 days after. Lasts
up to 10 years.

THE "MORNING AFTER"

PILL
Branded as Plan-B, Norlevo, Option 2,
and Next Choice. Available over the
counter. Effective up to 3 days after.

A new brand, ella, is available by

prescription only and is effective up
to 5 days after.
 CERVICAL INSERTS

NON-
HORMONAL
Copper IUD, cervical cap,
diaphragm, spermicidal sponge
and film.

STERELIZATION
Vasectomy, Tubal Ligation.

BARRIER METHODS
Internal and External condoms.
More commonly known as Male
and Female condoms.
CONDOM
FIT
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
EXTRA ROOM JUST ENOUGH ROOM DOESN'T FIT or TOO TIGHT

Try a Try a Try a

SNUGGER FIT STANDARD FIT LARGE FIT
condom condom condom
DENTAL DAM

A THIN SHEET OF LATEX CUT IN A

RECTANGULAR SHAPE THAT IS PLACED
OVER THE GENITALS OR ANUS TO
PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN THE
GENITALS/ANUS AND THE MOUTH.
DO
• Check the expiration date.
• Store in a cool dry place.
• Use water or silicone based lube.
• Check for tears and holes.

REMINDERS
DON'T
• Wear more than one condom at once.
• Reuse a condom.
• Flush a condom to dispose of it.
• Use oil based lubricants.
• Store in your wallet or car.
STEALTHING

CONSENT
Consent to have protected sex is not consent to have
unprotected sex. Poking holes into condoms or removing a
barrier protection method without consent is sexual assault.
KAHOOT!