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Female Sterilization
- 85.71% of people say it’s worth it
- 0.5% failure rate
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- 16 alternatives
Condoms
- Over-the-counter
- 83.81% of people say it’s worth it
- 18% failure rate
Diaphragm
- Prescription only
- 60.87% of people say it’s worth it
- 12% failure rate
Male Sterilization
- 100% of people say it’s worth it
- 0.15% failure rate
Sponge
- Over-the-counter
- 40% of people say it’s worth it
- 24% failure rate
Female Condom
- Over-the-counter
- 21% failure rate
IUD
- Prescription only
- 78.91% of people say it’s worth it
- 0.8% failure rate
The Pill
- Prescription only
- 79.14% of people say it’s worth it
- 9% failure rate
Spermicide
- Over-the-counter
- 28% failure rate
Fertility Awareness
- 100% of people say it’s worth it
- 24% failure rate
Implant
- Prescription only
- 64.1% of people say it’s worth it
- 0.05% failure rate
Shot
- Prescription or OTC
- 74.59% of people say it’s worth it
- 6% failure rate
Ring
- Prescription only
- 73.72% of people say it’s worth it
- 9% failure rate
Cervical Cap
- Prescription only
- 32% failure rate
Emergency Contraception
- Prescription or OTC
- 73.08% of people say it’s worth it
- 2% failure rate
Patch
- Prescription only
- 58.39% of people say it’s worth it
- 9% failure rate
Withdrawal
- 55.12% of people say it’s worth it
- 27% failure rate