Family planning is the use of birth control methods to limit the number and spacing of children in a family. Each birth control method has its benefits and not every methods is right for everyone so you must consider the availability and most suitable methods when making decisions about the use of birth control. The birth control method you choose will depend on a number of factors such as your overall health, how often you have sex, your number of sexual partners, if you want to have children and how well the method will fit into your lifestyle.