Further Misinformation On Contraception

It is interesting to think about all the misinformation that is available regarding contraception, its uses and just how easy it is to get pregnant. Part of the problem is a lack of communication between teens as they become of an age to be sexually active, and parents who hope if they ignore the issue then their child will not become sexually active. So, these impressionable teens learn from their schoolyard friends, many of whom know less than they do. It is a good thing that the Internet is there for them to use to research this subject.

Many young women believe the rhythm method is full proof. They think all they need to know is when they are due with a period, then in the middle of their cycle they are fertile and so they are safe all around that time. Even if they are regular and take their temperature the slightest difference in their lives can change their body temperature and so change the clues they are getting that point to the safe times. This includes stress or illness.

Another myth is that once intercourse is over all you need to do is wash the sperm out and you will not get pregnant. This includes by showering, douching or urinating. None of this is true. One myth says using coke to wash out with will kill the sperm or using a vaginal deodorant will do the job. These are not only useless they are unsafe to use after intercourse.

Some people believe that position will prevent intercourse or the number of times you have sex will. There is one myth that says if you have intercourse standing in a closet on a full moon you will be safe. Responsible lovers should know that that can be nothing but nonsense. Too often desperate couples will try anything to have the opportunity to make their sexual experience happen. Sometimes this means improvising when they have no method of birth control handy. This may mean they will try using a balloon or saran wrap in place of a condom or try toothpaste as a spermicide. They will be disappointed as neither of these will work.

Do not believe that a woman is not able to get pregnant unless she has an orgasm. The two are not tied together at all. It is the ejaculation of sperm, the man having an orgasm, which enables pregnancy. It is also important to understand that a woman can get pregnant if the couple have sex in a hot tub, the shower, a swimming pool or the bath. She can conceive during her period. Using the withdrawal method is almost as good as doing nothing. If the guy says he will pull out first and tell you that it’s perfectly safe you will know he is wrong. This method leaves way too much to chance.

With all the misinformation out there if you are young, or not so young, and you have questions it is a good idea to talk to a professional, your health care provider can answer your questions.

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