The use of contraceptive have a direct effect on the health and prosperity of the family, as:
1. Some contraceptive devices like condoms protect the sexual partners from Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
2. To avoid unwanted pregnancy - if the women is not physically or mentally prepared to bear a child.
3. Contraception allows the parents to space the birth between children and helps in family planning.
4. This way they can decide how many children to have and allows them to bring them up properly especially in case of limited resources.