Final answer:
Contraception, also known as birth control, includes any action taken to prevent procreation during or after sexual intercourse.
Step-by-step explanation:
The term for every action before, during, or after intercourse to deliberately attempt to impede procreation is known as contraception or birth control. Contraception specifically refers to measures used to prevent the sperm and egg from joining. There are various contraceptive methods including barrier methods, hormonal methods, intrauterine devices (IUDs), behavioral methods, and sterilization. While sterilization is the most effective form of contraception and is usually permanent, other methods like using condoms, pills, or IUDs are reversible. Emergency contraception is available for use after unprotected sex, with options like the 'morning-after' pill and IUD insertion.