"I've brought some goody bags this week, but they don't just containsweets," says Vivienne Quant, rustling white paper packets tantalisinglyat a group of women sitting in a South London classroom. Everyone takesa bag and examines its contents: a large chocolate coin, a fact file -and an array of contraceptives.
Without pausing for breath, Quant guides the session on. "This weekwe're looking at contraception," she explains. "What it is, theadvantage or disadvantage of each method and their efficiency. We'llfind out what you know about the seven methods we'll review, and discusswhat is most suited to young people."
Each mother reveals the contents of her package and contemplates theoptions: contraceptive pills, intra-uterine devices, an implant, hormonepatch, diaphragm, fertility indicator, flavoured and plain male condoms,two plastic penises, a female condom, and a contraceptive injection -with some expressing surprise at the range available.
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