Birth control

Birth control is the name given to a number of different medical methods which prevent pregnancy. Note the use of the word "medical"; accordingly, cigarettes, alcohol and coathangers are not classed as real methods of birth control.

Different methods of birth control include:


 * Condoms
 * Ortho Novum (More commonly known as Birth Control Pills)

"Birth control" generally refers to a method used BEFORE sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy. However, the Morning After Pill, which can be taken up to 72 hours after intercourse, can also be used to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Or as a conservative would put it, "kill babies."

Abortion isn't really classed as a legitimate birth control method, as it involves removing a fetus (not a baby) from the womb, rather than preventing a pregnancy in the first place.