Contraceptives are what a male will typically use to avoid pregnancy during sex. It is a thin piece of plastic preventing any sperm from entering a woman during sex. It is worn on the penis. Birth control can come in a wide variety of things, the most typical being in the form of a pill. A woman who is actively having sex will usually take the pill. It prevents pregnancy but is also like the contraceptive is not 100% safe. Hope this helps !