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If you\u2019re avoiding falling pregnant, and you are a sex worker, it is a good idea to consider contraceptive methods besides condoms. There are different types of contraception to suit your personal situation and preferences. For more detailed information and personal advice, contact the ACS nurses for a free consult.<\/p>\n
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As a sex worker, you are insufficiently protected against pregnancy if you depend on spermicidal creams\/jelly\/tablets, the withdrawal method, consulting your menstrual cycle calendar or the temperature method.<\/p>\n
The below options are a few that work more reliably:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#D83F8F” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_text_color=”#572A86″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” toggle_icon=”C||divi||400″ icon_color=”#D83F8F” use_icon_font_size=”on” module_class=”acs-faq” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#572A86″ toggle_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”0px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”The pill” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The contraceptive pill is meant to be taken daily at a set time of the day. The pill contains artificial versions of female hormones oestrogen and progesterone (already found in a woman\u2019s ovaries). The pill prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg (ovum). So because no ovulation occurs, you cannot fall pregnant (as sperm needs to penetrate the ovum for conception to happen. <\/p>\n
The pills come on a blister pack for 30 days (a month). You will need to take the pill every day for 21 days (three weeks), then stop taking it for 7 days. Your uterus will flush itself out during those 7 days and you will have your period. <\/p>\n
If you stop taking the pill, it is possible for you to fall pregnant.<\/p>\n
Advantage:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Note: While it prevents you from falling pregnant, it offers no protection against STIs. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Contraceptive ring” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The birth control ring (Nuvaring\u00ae) is a flexible plastic ring with hormones. You insert the ring into the vagina once a month. It must be removed after three weeks. The following week you should have your period. <\/p>\n If you do not insert it back into your vagina after your period ends, you may fall pregnant.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Note: While it prevents you from falling pregnant, it offers no protection against STIs. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Birth control patch” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The contraceptive patch is a thin, square 4.5 cm strip, containing hormones, that sticks to your skin. The patches need to be replaced every week. After three weeks, you have a patch-free week where your period should start. <\/p>\n It is possible to fall pregnant as soon as you stop using the patch.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Birth control injection” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]The contraceptive injection contains hormones which work much like the pill. The injection is given by a nurse every 12 weeks. After that, your menstrual cycle will return and it will be possible to fall pregnant. For some, this may take a while as your hormones need time to balance out again, but there is no way to predict how much time your body needs.<\/p>\n Advantage:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”IUD” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The IUD is a small T-shaped device that is inserted into your womb by a doctor or nurse. There are two versions: plastic or copper. The plastic IUD carries hormones, much like the Pill. The copper IUD releases copper in small, safe amounts and stops you from falling pregnant. In English, it is commonly referred to as \u2018the coil\u2019 or the \u2018copper coil\u2019. <\/p>\n It stays in your womb (uterus) for 5-10 years and then needs to be replaced. When the IUD is no longer in your uterus, it is possible for you to fall pregnant\u2014but this may take some time as your body takes time to flush out the hormones.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Implant (Hormone IUD)” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The hormone rod (Implanon\u00ae) is a small flexible rod containing hormones. The doctor inserts it under the skin of the upper arm. It stays in place for 3 years. After removal, it is possible to fall pregnant.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Sterilisation (tubal ligation)” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Female sterilisation involves tying\/sealing\/closing the fallopian tubes. This is done by a gynaecologist. It is considered to be an unreversible procedure, so you have to be sure you don’t want (anymore) children.<\/p>\n Advantage:<\/strong><\/p>\n Disadvantage:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Condom” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]A condom is the only contraceptive that protects you against pregnancy, HIV and most STIs at the same time. A condom is placed on before having sexual intercourse.<\/p>\n Read more about using a condom here<\/a>.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#572A86″ header_6_text_color=”#572A86″ background_color=”#d8d2ef” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”40px|40px|0px|40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_menu menu_id=”9″ active_link_color=”#D83F8F” module_class=”et-vert-menu” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” menu_font_size=”20px” menu_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#d8d2ef” custom_margin=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|40px|30px|40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_menu][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||||||#FFFFFF|” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#FFFFFF” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#d83f8f 0%|#8c0259 100%” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true” link_option_url=”\/en\/how-can-we-help-you\/report-malpractice-or-abuse\/” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#8c0259 0%|#d83f8f 100%” use_background_color_gradient__hover=”on”]<\/p>\n Report abuse<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#16b3b6 0%|#12509e 100%” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true” link_option_url=”\/en\/how-can-we-help-you\/consultation-hours\/” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#12509e 0%|#16b3b6 100%” use_background_color_gradient__hover=”on”]<\/p>\n Come in [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||80px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(216,210,239,0.5)” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”70px|70px|0px|70px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|50px||50px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”25px|25px||25px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(216,210,239,0.5) 0%|#d8d2ef 100%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|70px|70px|70px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px|50px|50px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|25px|25px|25px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]During a consultation with us at ACS, we work to find the best contraceptive method for you that best suits your lifestyle, your situation and your health. We can also arrange a prescription for you. Some methods will need to be placed by a doctor. This may either be your own GP (huisarts) or a doctor from the Centre for Sexual Health. <\/p>\n In the Netherlands, up to the age of 21, contraception is covered by your health insurance. Beyond that, contraceptives may be (partially) reimbursed with supplementary insurance.\u202f <\/p>\n Want to know more about costs? The nurse at ACS will always have an up-to-date price list. <\/p>\n Tip: it is a good idea to carry around a morning-after pill in case an accident happens (broken condom etc).[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MGL6304-1.jpg” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” height=”300px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||80px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]If you\u2019ve forgotten to take the pill for the day, had a broken condom or are not sure if your contraception is working (perhaps you\u2019ve just started or it has expired), the morning-after pill can be a source of relief. It is also called the \u2018emergency pill\u2019. It is not meant to be a regular form of contraception as it only offers a 75-80% chance of preventing you from falling pregnant.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Do you have questions about the morning-after pill or the absence of your period after taking it? If so, contact the ACS nurse.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#D83F8F” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_text_color=”#572A86″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” toggle_icon=”C||divi||400″ icon_color=”#D83F8F” use_icon_font_size=”on” module_class=”acs-faq” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#572A86″ toggle_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”0px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”When do you take the morning-after pill?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Take the pill as soon as possible after unprotected vaginal sex. You can take the morning-after pill, the Norlevo\u00ae, up to 72 hours after you have had sex without a condom. Norlevo\u00ae will not work after that. Ask for ellaOne\u00ae at the chemist as it will work up to 120 hours after unprotected sex.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What happens after the morning-after pill?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]Be aware that taking the morning-after pill may trigger an earlier period\/menstruation cycle. It may also delay your period. You should also be aware that there is a small risk of you falling pregnant, despite having a morning-after pill within the recommended time period. It is advisable to do a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after taking the morning-after pill. You can buy a pregnancy test yourself or from the ACS.\u202f The morning-after pill EllaOne\u00ae may make your regular contraception less effective for one week. Therefore, use a condom during sex for the first week after taking the morning-after pill[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Where to get the morning-after pill?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]The pharmacy\/chemist will sell you the morning-after pill without a prescription. It is covered by your health insurance if you are under 21 years of age and with a prescription from your (GP) doctor.\u202f[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Too late for the morning-after pill?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]You can have a copper IUD inserted up to 5 days after unprotected sex. This prevents the foetus from implanting to the wall of your uterus and thus ensures that you do not become pregnant.\u202f[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||80px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#572A86″ header_6_text_color=”#572A86″ background_color=”#d8d2ef” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”40px|40px|0px|40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_menu menu_id=”9″ active_link_color=”#D83F8F” module_class=”et-vert-menu” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” menu_font_size=”20px” menu_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#d8d2ef” custom_margin=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|40px|30px|40px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_menu][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||||||#FFFFFF|” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#FFFFFF” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#d83f8f 0%|#8c0259 100%” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true” link_option_url=”\/en\/report-malpractice-or-abuse\/” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#8c0259 0%|#d83f8f 100%” use_background_color_gradient__hover=”on”]<\/p>\n Report abuse<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#16b3b6 0%|#12509e 100%” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true” link_option_url=”\/en\/for-sex-workers\/consultation-hours\/” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#12509e 0%|#16b3b6 100%” use_background_color_gradient__hover=”on”]<\/p>\n Come in [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#d83f8f 0%|#8c0259 100%” background_image=”https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ACS_Stijlsymbool_Transp-e1682078434980.png” background_size=”contain” background_position=”center_right” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_text_align=”center” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_orientation=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When you start with sex work there are several things you need to think about. Quitting sex work can also raise many questions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/en\/for-sex-workers\/start-stop\/” button_text=”Read more” button_alignment=”center” module_class=”white_button” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#572A86″ button_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” button_use_icon=”off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”360deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#12509e 0%|#16b3b6 100%” background_image=”https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ACS_Stijlsymbool_Transp-e1682078434980.png” background_size=”contain” background_position=”center_right” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_text_align=”center” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_orientation=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Perhaps you have experienced something bad, in your private life or at home. It could have been a recent event or even some time ago. Has a client crossed your boundaries?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/en\/for-sex-workers\/abuse\/” button_text=”Read more” button_alignment=”center” module_class=”white_button” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#572A86″ button_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” button_use_icon=”off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#6daddf 0%|#12509e 100%” background_image=”https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ACS_Stijlsymbool_Transp-e1682078434980.png” background_size=”contain” background_position=”center_right” custom_padding=”40px|40px|40px|40px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_text_align=”center” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_orientation=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It can be difficult to deal with less or little money. This can potentially lead to debt or other money problems.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/en\/for-sex-workers\/finances\/” button_text=”Read more” button_alignment=”center” module_class=”white_button” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#572A86″ button_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” button_use_icon=”off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re avoiding falling pregnant, and you are a sex worker, it is a good idea to consider contraceptive methods besides condoms. There are different types of contraception to suit your personal situation and preferences. For more detailed information and personal advice, contact the ACS nurses for a free consult.Different types of contraception As a sex worker, you are insufficiently protected against pregnancy if you depend on spermicidal creams\/jelly\/tablets, the withdrawal method, consulting your menstrual cycle calendar or the temperature method. The below options are a few that work more reliably:The contraceptive pill is meant to be taken daily at a set time of the day. The pill contains artificial versions of female hormones oestrogen and progesterone (already found in a woman\u2019s ovaries). The pill prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg (ovum). So because no ovulation occurs, you cannot fall pregnant (as sperm needs to penetrate the ovum for conception to happen. The pills come on a blister pack for 30 days (a month). You will need to take the pill every day for 21 days (three weeks), then stop taking it for 7 days. Your uterus will flush itself out during those 7 days and you will have […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2937,"parent":3203,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_direction=\"360deg\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"#572a86 0%|rgba(87,42,134,0) 80%\" background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\"on\" background_image=\"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ACS_Amsterdam_Header_Voorsekswerkers.jpg\" custom_padding=\"300px||30px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"3_5,2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _dynamic_attributes=\"content\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"80px||80px||true|false\" custom_padding_tablet=\"||50px||false|false\" custom_padding_phone=\"||50px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" use_custom_gutter=\"on\" gutter_width=\"2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||true|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||40px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]Wil je (nu) niet zwanger worden? Dan kan het fijn zijn om naast condooms ook een ander anticonceptiemiddel te gebruiken. Er zijn verschillende soorten anticonceptie. Welke het best bij jou past, is afhankelijk van je persoonlijke situatie en wensen. Je kunt voor informatie en persoonlijk advies gratis terecht bij de verpleegkundigen van ACS. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||40px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"] De pil slik je dagelijks. Door de hormonen die in de pil zitten, rijpt je eicel niet en heb je geen ovulatie. Hierdoor kun je niet bevrucht worden. Je slikt hem drie weken. Dan heb je een stopweek en een bloeding. Het is ook mogelijk de stopweek over te slaan, dit is niet schadelijk. Als je stopt met de pil kun je snel weer zwanger worden.<\/p>\r\n\r\nVoordeel:<\/strong>\r\n De anticonceptiering (nuvaring\u00ae) is een plastic flexibele ring waar hormonen in zitten. Je draagt hem in je vagina. Je brengt de ring \u00e9\u00e9n keer per maand zelf in. Na drie weken verwijder je hem weer. Dan heb je een stopweek en een bloeding. Als je stopt met de ring kun je al snel weer zwanger worden.<\/p>\r\n Voordelen:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Nadelen:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n De anticonceptiepleister is een dunne, vierkante pleister van 4,5-4,5 cm waar hormonen in zitten. Je plakt elke week een nieuwe pleister op je huid. Na drie weken heb je een stopweek en een bloeding. Als je stopt met de pleister kun je al snel weer zwanger worden.<\/p>\r\n Voordelen:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Nadelen:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Het spiraaltje is een klein kunststof voorwerp dat in de baarmoeder geplaatst wordt. Dit doet een arts. Het spiraaltje kan vijf jaar blijven zitten. Wanneer het verwijderd wordt, kun je snel weer zwanger worden. Er bestaan verschillende soorten spiraaltjes: met hormonen of zonder hormonen (koperspiraal).<\/p>\r\n Voordelen:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Nadelen:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Het hormoonstaafje (Implanon\u00ae) is een klein flexibel staafje waar hormonen in zitten. De arts brengt het in onder de huid van de bovenarm. Het kan 3 jaar blijven zitten. Wanneer het verwijderd wordt kun je snel weer zwanger worden.<\/p>\r\n Voordelen:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Nadelen:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Bij sterilisatie van het vrouwelijk geslacht worden de eileiders afgesloten. Dit doet een gynaecoloog. Het is een definitieve ingreep. Je moet dus zeker weten dat je geen kinderen (meer) wilt.<\/p>\r\n Voordeel:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Nadeel:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Een condoom is het enige voorbehoedsmiddel dat je beschermt tegen zwangerschap, hiv en de meeste soa\u2019s. 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Verschillende soorten anticonceptie<\/h3>\r\nJe bent als sekswerker onvoldoende beschermd tegen zwangerschap, als je alleen zaaddodende vaginale pasta of tabletten gebruikt, bij \u2018voor het zingen de kerk uit\u2019 en als je je vruchtbare dagen bepaalt met de kalender- of temperatuurmethode. \r\n\r\nBekijk de verschillende soorten anticonceptie.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=\"#D83F8F\" open_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" closed_toggle_text_color=\"#572A86\" closed_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" toggle_icon=\"C||divi||400\" icon_color=\"#D83F8F\" use_icon_font_size=\"on\" module_class=\"acs-faq\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" toggle_text_color=\"#572A86\" toggle_font_size=\"16px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" border_width_all=\"0px\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"De pil\" open=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]
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Bel ons op 06 22 47 97 50<\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_direction=\"90deg\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"#16b3b6 0%|#12509e 100%\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true\" link_option_url=\"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/voor-sekswerkers\/spreekuren\/\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" background__hover_enabled=\"on|hover\" background_color_gradient_stops__hover=\"#12509e 0%|#16b3b6 100%\" use_background_color_gradient__hover=\"on\"]Welke anticonceptie kies je?<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" use_custom_gutter=\"on\" gutter_width=\"2\" make_equal=\"on\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|phone\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"rgba(216,210,239,0.5) 0%|#d8d2ef 100%\" max_width=\"1440px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|70px|70px|70px|false|true\" custom_padding_tablet=\"|50px|50px|50px|false|true\" custom_padding_phone=\"|25px|25px|25px|false|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_enable_color=\"off\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||30px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]Bij ACS kijkt de verpleegkundige samen met jou welk soort middel en methode het meest geschikt is voor jou. Wij kunnen ook een recept voor je regelen. Sommige middelen moeten geplaatst worden door een arts. Dit kan je huisarts zijn of een arts van het Centrum voor Seksuele Gezondheid. \r\n\r\nAnticonceptie wordt vergoed door je verzekering tot 21 jaar. Ben je ouder dan 21 jaar, dan kan het zijn dat anticonceptiemiddelen (gedeeltelijk) vergoed worden bij een aanvullende verzekering. Wil je meer weten over de kosten? De verpleegkundige bij ACS heeft een up-to-date prijslijst. \r\n\r\nTip! Zorg ervoor dat je altijd de morning-afterpil bij je hebt wanneer je geen anticonceptie gebruikt. Dat is een prettig idee in geval van nood.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_image=\"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MGL6304-1.jpg\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_divider show_divider=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"300px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||80px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||true|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|true\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||10px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]
Morning-afterpillen<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" use_custom_gutter=\"on\" gutter_width=\"2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|false|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_enable_color=\"off\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||30px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]Als je geen voorbehoedsmiddel hebt gebruikt of als er iets is misgegaan, zoals de pil vergeten of een kapot condoom, kun je de morning-afterpil gebruiken. Hij wordt ook wel de noodpil genoemd.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]
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