Maybe Not Baby: The 5 Best Methods of Birth Control

2. The Pill

Widely known as ‘the pill’, birth control pills are a contraceptive method that works through ingesting them orally every day. Nowadays, there are different types available (containing different hormones in different amounts), suitable for the different needs of women. In fact, the latest ones include an added bonus of shorter periods or even the absence of them entirely. If taken properly, the pill has a 99% effectiveness rate in preventing pregnancy. Moreover, this birth control method has some extra benefits including less menstrual cramps, decrease of facial hair, improvement of acne, fewer PMS syndromes and a regular cycle.