Emergency Contraception- Accidents happen. That’s why there’s emergency contraception — a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy up to 3 days after unprotected sex.
Emergency contraception is a safe way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. There are a few types of emergency contraception, and some work better than others.
Take an emergency contraception pill (AKA the morning-after pill) within (three days) after having unprotected sex.
You can use emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy if:
- You didn’t use a condom or other birth control method when you had vaginal sex.
- You made a mistake with your regular birth control (forgot to take your birth control pills, change your patch or ring, or get your shot on time) and had vaginal sex.
- Your condom broke or slipped off after ejaculation (cumming).
- Your partner didn’t pull out in time.
- You were forced to have unprotected vaginal sex.