How Old Are You?

• Younger than 15
• 15-19
• 20-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35+

• Contraceptive Challenge

  The contraceptive quiz is for informational use only and should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

• Yes, I'm sexually active
• No, but I want to be soon
• No, I'm not ready yet.

• Teens have the right to confidential reproductive health services without permission from parents/guardians, girlfriends/boyfriends or anyone else. We encourage teens to communicate with their parents or other trusted guardians when seeking health care. For more information on health care consent laws for minors in Maryland, click here.

• Yes
• No

• Yes
• No

• Yes
• No

• It is healthiest for you and your future babies to wait 18 months before getting pregnant again. Babies who are born close together are at increased risk for being born too early or too small.

• Yes
• No
• I don't Know

• Combined hormonal birth control is not completely affected during breast-feeding. It is just not recommended in the first 4 weeks post-partum (after birth); however, they are commonly and safely used among breast-feeding women who are not immediately post-partum (after birth) and have established milk production.

• In the next few months
• Sometime this year
• In the next 1-2 years
• In the next 3+ years
• I don't know

• How well it works
• Not having to deal with it every day or month
• Not having to tell my partner or family
• That it protects me from HIV and STDs
• I don't know

• Preparing for your pregnancy is a great way to start motherhood. Talk to your provider about the importance of taking prenatal vitamins and cutting out alcohol and tobacco. Click here for a list of free or low cost pregnancy testing sites in Baltimore. For more information about healthy pregnancy and parenting, click here.

• Yes
• No

• While condoms may not be the most effective birth control out there, they're great at protecting against HIV/STDs. Always pair your birth control with condoms to protect yourself from both pregnancy and HIV/STDs.

• Yes, Latex
• Yes, Spermicide
• No
• I don't know

• Some estrogen containing birth controls can be dangerous for women who smoke. If you smoke, it's very important to tell your provider when asking for birth control. Don't worry though - there are still plenty of options for you including the IUD, implant, shot and progestin only pills.

• Yes - It's not a problem
• Not really - I might forget sometimes
• No - I will probably not remember to take it everyday
• I don't know

• Did you know the female condom is latex-free? Polyurethane is used in the female condoms as well as some types of male condoms. Tell your provider about your allergy and ask for latex-free options at the clinic.

• Yes
• No
• I don't Know

• Birth control pills only work if they're taken correctly - on time, every day. If you think you may forget to take your pill, explore other birth control methods that you don't have to think about each day.

• Yes - It's not a problem to go
• Maybe - It's a little hard to get there
• No - It's really hard to get there
• I don't Know

• Yes
• No