{"id":411,"date":"2026-01-12T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/?p=411"},"modified":"2026-01-19T12:21:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T12:21:16","slug":"choosing-the-right-contraceptive-method-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.tz\/sw\/help-advice\/choosing-the-right-contraceptive-method-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Kuchagua njia sahihi ya uzazi wa mpango kwa ajili yako"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Just like the perfect pair of heels, a perfect contraceptive method that suits your lifestyle is out there – with a little guidance from us, you can find it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to enjoy sex while avoiding unplanned pregnancy, it’s important you use a contraceptive method<\/a>. There are different methods each with their own benefits including, long-acting, short acting and permanent. Keep reading to find out more about these methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-acting reversible methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods are fantastic because they are the most effective, offering excellent protection against pregnancy, ranging from three months up to ten years. They also don\u2019t interrupt sex and are reversible, meaning you can plan a future pregnancy at a time that\u2019s right for you (if you want to).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These methods are ideal if you know that you don’t want to have children for a while. In fact, once in place, you don\u2019t need to think about these methods until they need replacing. However, it’s important to remember that none of these methods protect against Maambukizi yanayoenezwa kingono<\/a> (STIs) so you may also wish to use an additional barrier form of contraception, such as a condom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LARC methods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n