It's a good idea to use some form of contraceptive, a.k.a. birth control, before deciding to become sexually active.

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Surprisingly, only about 58% of Asian-American women use some type of birth control on a regular basis. Asian-American youth are also much less likely to use protection when having sex for the first time, with 40 percent of AAPI women having had unprotected sex in their lifetime — the highest rate out of all racial groups. These low rates of effective use of contraceptives in Asian-American women are often due to cultural stigmatization of sex and discussions about sexuality. Many young Asian-American women find it difficult to seek out prescriptions for birth control due to fear of familial disapproval, since parents have access to their children's medical records until they turn 18.  

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So, let's take a look at some of the most popular types of birth control, how they work, their pros and cons, and where to get them.