While barrier protection methods work great for some people, they aren’t the right choice for others. For example, someone might be in a monogamous long term relationship where both partners test yearly. This couple might want to have sex without a condom, but if they can get pregnant it might be a priority for them not to.

Alternatively, some people might use condoms, but want to take extra measures to make sure they don’t get pregnant. This can make people who don’t want to get pregnant less anxious during sex knowing that they are using multiple strategies to avoid pregnancy.

If you are in a situation where you don’t want to use a condom, but you want to use sexual health strategies that will prevent pregnancy explore through this section to learn more about the options available to you! You can also check out Planned Parenthood’s section on contraception to learn more about what might be right for you and your body.