New Delhi, April 23 -- Teenage pregnancy is more common than you think. Approximately 21 million teen girls become pregnant every year, as per the data by the World Health Organisation. Out of these, 12 million give birth which changes the course of their future. Lack of awareness is one of the major problems why this happens, which is why we need to encourage discussions around important topics such as contraception use among teenagers. It helps them navigate their sexual health journey confidently without any challenges. Teenagers should be aware of barrier methods of birth control to avoid unwanted pregnancies and other complications.

What are barrier methods of birth control for youth?

Barrier methods are hormone-free methods for te...