Firstly, when it comes to choosing contraception the best bet is to use what's right for you – and use a condom at all times. A condom is the only form of contraception that protects you from both sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies.

Click on the link for a step-by-step guide on how to put on a condom.

But, sex doesn't always run smoothly. Following are answers to some contraception emergencies:

The condom has broken...

Don’t panic – a girl has up to 120 hours to take emergency contraception (also referred to as the ‘morning after pill’). But….the sooner it is taken after having unprotected sex, the more effective it is so don’t put it off.

As STIs are transferable through unprotected sex, you should both also have an STI check-up just to make sure your sexual health is in the clear.

Ive missed a pill...

If you’ve missed a pill then the general rule is that you should take the missed pill and make sure you use condoms at all times until you get your next period.

If you’ve had unprotected sex since missing the pill then you should take emergency contraception and have a STI check-up.

Click on the link to download the sextxt™ Missed Pill Information Sheet.

Ive had unprotected sex...

If you've had unprotected sex you are at risk of both STIs/HIV/AIDS and pregnancy.

For girls, it is important that you take emergency contraception (also referred to as the ‘morning after pill’) as soon as possible. You have up to 120 hours to take it, but the sooner it is taken after having unprotected sex, the more effective it is so don’t put it off.

As STIs are transferable through unprotected sex, you should both also have an STI check-up just to make sure your sexual health is in the clear.