Freely accessible birth control for teenagers has always been a topic of debate, but it prevents pregnancy, abortion and also has many health benefits. There are drawbacks to the argument that suggests an increase in promiscuity in the teen demographic, but despite these drawbacks the rise of birth control continues, because access to birth control helps teens make an informed and confident decision whether or not to participate in contraceptive activities. sexual activities. He doesn't make the decision for them. Two main types of birth control are contraceptives and condoms. Condoms prevent sexually transmitted diseases by stopping the flow of sperm into the vaginal canal. Contraceptives are more complex. Birth control contraceptives help prevent pregnancy by combining the hormones estrogen and progesterone to prevent the release of the egg during the monthly cycle. Not only do contraceptives prevent the egg from falling out, but they also thicken the mucus around the cervix making it difficult for sperm to enter the uterus if any eggs are released. (Hirsch 1) These contraceptive methods make semi-safe sex possible. *** A ban on birth control would mean acts of unprotected sexual intercourse because the lack of protection would not stop people from having sex. Therefore women who may not be responsible enough for children or simply do not want them would end up aborting children they were simply not ready to have. (Dail)Prevention is not the only reason for birth control techniques. Health is another important reason for the growing popularity of birth control contraceptives. COCs or combined oral contraceptives help regulate women's menstrual cycles by suppressing ovulation. (Cornforth) Contraceptives can also reduce the severity of disorders... middle of paper... Birth control pill." Birth control pill: how it works (2009): 1. Web. 11 January 2010. "Children's access to care contraceptive health care." Fitness - Birth Control 14 August 2009: Web n. 11 January 2010. Spink, Gemma. "AVERTing HIV and AIDS". Bible and birth control." Permission Granted 2001: n. page Web. 11 Jan 2010. .