10 Contraceptive Myths

Posted on January 30th, 2008 by olga

For the period of the last hundred years women were led to consider much about reproductive health that was simply untrue.
1. He always pulls out earlier than he ejaculates
This is one of the largeness lies that women accept as true. Yes, you can get pregnant even if your boyfriend or husband pulls out previous to ejaculation. Earlier than ejaculation happens, a small amount of lubricating fluid is released which contains sperm. Any vaginal penetration by the penis can result in pregnancy, even if he always pulls out before ejaculation.
2. I use vaginal douches past sex to keep from getting pregnant
Vaginal douching or taking baths or showers later than sexual contact will do nothing to help stop pregnancy as the sperm has already traveled up towards the egg. Vaginal douching is a bad idea.
3. I won’t get pregnant the first time I have sex
If you have started your period, you can get pregnant. In general, younger girls are more fertile than older women and can get pregnant very simply. Don’t accept as true your boyfriend if he tells you that you won’t get pregnant “just this one time.” Persist in protection!
4. I won’t get pregnant or catch STDs, I’m on the pill
Yes, it’s correct that the Pill is a successful method of birth control while used properly; but, the Pill does not defend against HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases. The only 100 percent foolproof method of preventing an unwanted pregnancy or STDs is abstinence. While condoms propose some protection against STDs and pregnancy, they are not perfect.
5. I had unprotected sex only one time
One time is all it takes to get pregnant, or to get a STD or HIV. Don’t let your boyfriend talk you into having unprotected sex even once or you may pay for a life through an unplanned pregnancy and the resulting consequences or by getting a STD that could impact your future reproductive health and ability to have children. Look after yourself and your body and say no unprotected sex.
6. I’m too old to get pregnant
As long as you are having periods you can become pregnant. While it is true that the older you get the less fertile you are, you must believe yourself fertile and able to get pregnant until you have been with no periods for at least one full year. After one year with no periods, you can fail to remember about birth control and enjoy unprotected sex as long as you are in a monogamous relationship.
7. I don’t have sex often to use the pill
If it is hard to know when you are going to need to use birth control, try using condoms or the Today Sponge. Both can be saved for use as needed. The Sponge offers the advantage of 24-hour defense so you can insert it in the morning and be protected all day. If you use condoms do not take them in your pocket or purse. Using a spermicidal with condoms raises their success.
8. I’ve had lots of female problems, so I don’t think I can get pregnant
Unless your doctor has told you that you cannot get pregnant, you require protection. Even, if your doctor has told you that you “most likely won’t get pregnant” with no surgery or treatment, use birth control. Abstinence is the only 100 percent successful method of birth control. A condom is the only defense against STDs.
9. I won’t get pregnant having sex on my period
Many women believe that having unprotected sex during menstruation or during the first or last part of their menstrual cycle will keep them from becoming pregnant. The fact is while many women may be more likely to become pregnant midcyle, the chance of conceiving may be higher than previously thought at anytime of the month. Sperm can live up to 5 days in a woman’s body.
10. Breastfeeding my baby defends me from pregnancy
As ovulation and menstruation are not likely to occur while you are regularly breastfeeding your baby, finally menstruation will go back and you may ovulate with no knowing it. So, yes it is probable to become pregnant while still breastfeeding your child.