Ten Disadvantages of Contraception*
1.Separates sex from LIFE
2.Fuels the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs/ STIs)a
3.Cheapens women (and men)
4.Some methods can cause early abortion
5.Promotes promiscuity
6.Is costly and unhealthy
7.Damages romance
8.Unleases the sex drive
9.Undermines love, marriage, family and society
10 Damages the human heart and the Whole Person: emotionally, socially, intellectually, physically, and morally/spiritually (that is, your inner-most being)
* Contraception is anything done before, during, or after intercourse to try to prevent (stop) fertilization (which would make a baby).
[from Womanity, 1994]

Device Failure
One disadvantage of contraception is that the devices used to prevent pregnancy can sometimes fail either by manufacturer error or by the user not following the directions properly. For example, condoms can break if they are past their use dates or if user errors, such as using petroleum jelly as a lubricant or wearing two condoms at once, occur. The birth control pill becomes less effective when you miss a pill or do not take them as prescribed.
Allergic Reaction
Some forms of contraception can cause severe allergic reactions, making them dangerous for some consumers. For example, many condoms are made from rubber latex, which can cause swelling, rashes or even anaphylaxis when they come into contact with someone who is allergic to the material. To combat these reactions, condoms now are available in alternative materials such as polyisoprene or polyurethane.

Side Effects
Another disadvantage for contraception are the side effects that some forms of birth control have on women. For example, the birth control pill can cause some women to experience side effects including breast tenderness, nausea, loss of sexual desire, bleeding between periods and vomiting. Rare, but serious,