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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can [https://www.wow.lk/mall/buyonline/health-beauty-sexual-wellness/?Ns=sku.inventoryAvailability%7C0 buy condoms online] from the online store Wow.lk, a Sri Lankan company. They sell brands like Preethi, Life Style and Durex, ranging in price from Rs 50-230. | * For a comprehensive list of contraceptive options available in Sri Lanka, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=LK here]. | ||
* You can obtain birth control pills in Sri Lanka without a prescription at pharmacies. The leading brand in Sri Lanka is Mithuri, which is a combined oral contraceptive. Other brands you can expect to see are Eugynon, Ovral, Microgest, Microgynon and | * You can buy '''condoms''' in pharmacies, shops or supermarkets. You can also [https://www.wow.lk/mall/buyonline/health-beauty-sexual-wellness/?Ns=sku.inventoryAvailability%7C0 buy condoms online] from the online store Wow.lk, a Sri Lankan company. They sell brands like Preethi, Life Style and Durex, ranging in price from Rs 50-230. You should remember that Durex, Moods and FPA are the good brands. There are many other cheap brands that aren't recommended. FPA Preethi is the cheapest (most basic) condom that is widely used in Sri Lanka. | ||
* You can get condoms for 1/3 of the price of Durex at [www.fpasrilanka.org/ Family Medical Practice]. They have a range of condoms. | |||
* You can obtain '''birth control pills''' in Sri Lanka without a prescription at pharmacies. The leading brand in Sri Lanka is Mithuri, which is a combined oral contraceptive. Other brands you can expect to see are Diane, Diane-35, Eugynon, Ovral, Microgest, Microgynon, Minulet, Nordette, Trinordiol, Yasmin and Yaz.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=LK IPPF Sri Lanka]</ref> | |||
* If you cannot access any pharmacies, you can also obtain Mithuri birth control pills from Family Planning Association for Rs 100. Click [http://www.fpasrilanka.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=136&Itemid=597&lang=en here] for details. | * If you cannot access any pharmacies, you can also obtain Mithuri birth control pills from Family Planning Association for Rs 100. Click [http://www.fpasrilanka.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=136&Itemid=597&lang=en here] for details. | ||
* | * Some of the best pharmacies in Colombo are Union Chemists (460, Union Place Colombo, WP 02) and Raj Pharmacy (189 W A. Silva Mawatha, Colombo 00600, Sri Lanka). | ||
* | * If you want '''contraceptive implants''', you can find Jadelle and Implanon in Sri Lanka.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=LK IPPF Sri Lanka]</ref> | ||
* If you want a '''contraceptive injectable/shot''', you can find Depo-Provera SAS 150mg/ml in Sri Lanka.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=LK IPPF Sri Lanka]</ref> | |||
* Regarding '''IUDs''', you can find Mirena in Sri Lanka. One local has reported: "IUD's are a fairly popular option, especially the copper one because it's long lasting and affordable. I know several friends who were offered it after giving birth, and I personally was offered it twice when I saw two doctors about birth control options (not married). I had mine (copper) inserted at [http://www.ninewellshospital.com/ Nine Wells Hospital] in one of the labour rooms (very clean), and then my second one under anaesthesia at [http://www.asirihealth.com/asiri-group/our-locations/asiri-surgical-hospital-plc Asiri Surgical Hospital] (operation theatre). My doctor also offered to do it at Joseph Frazer Memorial Hospital but I would have had to buy the IUD from an agent and bring it with me, which I found a little strange so I went with the Nine Wells, where I just paid for it in my final bill." | |||
'''Note:''' If you're interested in using lubricant, you should use a water-based lube. It's common for people in Sri Lanka to use Vaseline or baby oil as lubricant, which is not recommended. There's only one lube you can buy from pharmacies, shops and supermarkets. It is Easy Glide. Eurex lube can be bought online. Some lingerie stalls sell Durex Lube. You can [https://www.midnightdivas.com/essentials/ky-jelly-for-a-smoother-sailing.html buy lubricant online] as well. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||