Dual Protection

A Dual Protection or ‘Double Dutch’ approach to contraception gives the best protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for sexually active people. Most commonly, people practise Dual Protection by using condoms and the pill at the same time. You can also use other hormonal contraception methods (e.g the Mini-Pill, the Injection, the Implant, the Patch) with condoms to help prevent pregnancy and protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

More information on different types of contraception

More information on how to use condoms correctly

Remember: Only total abstinence from all sexual contact offers 100% protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)