Shot
Alternatives

Std Protection?
No
Failure rate
Covered by insurance?
Yes
Typical cost range
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  • Shot

  • 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

  • Female Sterilization

    • 85.71% of people say it’s worth it
    • 0.5% 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

  • 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