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Do Contraceptives Work?
A number of contraceptive options are on the market today to prevent pregnancy, including hormonal contraception, chemical methods and barriers of various sorts. The effectiveness of each contraceptive varies, and failure rates are impacted not only by the birth control method, but also by user error. Used correctly, most contraceptives will prevent pregnancy, but some are a better choice than others.
Uses for Potassium Permanganate
Potassium permanganate, sometimes known as Condy’s crystals, is a dark-purple, powder-like salt that has strong oxidizing agent properties. An oxidizing agent is a compound that can either easily transfer oxygen atoms to another compound or readily receive them from another compound. Both oxidation processes change the properties of the original compound interacting with potassium permanganate. As the Derm Net NZ website reports, potassium permanganate’s oxidizing ability gives it disinfectant, deodorizing and cleansing properties that make it useful in a number of ways.
The Best Birth Control Method for a 17 Year Old
Choosing contraception as a teen can be a critical choice. You need a birth control method that is safe, reliable and easy to use properly every time. The right method works well with your body, keeps you safe from pregnancy and reduces your risk of sexually transmitted diseases. As a teen, you may want to use more than one method of birth control.
Sneak Veggies in Your Kids' Foods — They'll Never Know!
The Sneaky Chef is an expert on food, health and nutrition and gives the absolute best tips on how to keep your family the healthiest they can be — in easy, and sneaky ways. Today, we’re featuring ten amazing tips on food, health, nutrition to keep in mind when creating meals for your family. Oh, and there will be lots more of the Sneaky Chef coming — many, about sneaking healthy foods into your kids meals.
Birth Control Methods for Young Women
Teens and young women need access and information about contraceptive choices. Reliable contraception is essential for young women, but it can be confusing. Condoms, sponges, cervical caps, birth control pills, patches and rings are all good choices for younger women. Intrauterine devices (IUDs), spermicides, natural family planning or the rhythm method are less appropriate.