Pregnancy Myths
You can't get
pregnant if: It's your first time. False
Doesn't matter if it's your first time or 50th time, a girl can become pregnant anytime
she engages in sexual intercourse.
If you're both
virgins. False
A girl can become pregnant anytime she engages in sex.
When the girl is
having her period. False
A girl could ovulate (release an egg) more than once a month, triggered by things such as
stress or sexual arousal. This means that a girl may become pregnant while menstruating.
If the guy pulls out
before he ejaculates or if he doesn't go all the way in. False
Withdrawal is not an effective form of birth control for teens. The lubricating
fluid may contain sperm and if the penis comes close to the vagina, enough sperm may enter
the vagina to cause a pregnancy.
If you have sex in a
pool or hot tub. False
You can get pregnant no matter where you have sexual intercourse or what position
you use.
If the girl douches
with coca-cola or vinegar after sex. False
Douching, (washing the sperm out of the vagina), with any solution does not prevent
pregnancy, and in fact may force sperm higher and closer to the fallopian tube and egg.
If both partners
don't orgasm at the same time. False
Orgasm has nothing to do with becoming pregnant.
If the girl jumps up
and down after sex (to get all the sperm out). False
Jumping up and down after having sexual intercourse will not prevent pregnancy.
If the girl is on top
during sex. False
You can get pregnant no matter what position you use.
If the girl pushes
really hard on her belly button, has a shower or bath right away, takes aspirin or makes
herself sneeze for fifteen minutes after sex. False
The only way to prevent pregnancy is abstinence or effective birth control.
Contraception:
If you use birth
control pills now you will have trouble having kids later. False
There is no evidence to suggest this is true. Also, there is no evidence to
confirm that taking a break from birth control pills is necessary.
It is OK to use your
friend's or sister's birth control pills. False
You should only use birth control pills prescribed by your physician, because they are
prescribed for you alone. There are many different types of birth control pills available
which contain different hormone levels for different bodies.
You can use plastic
wrap if you don't have a condom. False
There is no substitute for a latex condom.
You only take birth
control pills when you are going to have sex. False
Birth control pills should be taken at the same time every day, whether you are
having sex that day or not. Failure to do so could result in pregnancy. Birth control
pills are not effective until at least one month after starting them. During this first
month on birth control pills, a back-up method such as condoms should also be used. Birth
control pills provide no protection against STDs so using condoms in addition to the pill
is highly recommended.
Girls can get cancer
if they're on the pill. False
There is no conclusive evidence that they cause cancer. They may even prevent some
forms of cancer. Health and Sex:
People can't get STDs
from having oral sex. False
STDs can be transmitted through oral sex. Herpes and Hep B are examples.
If you use a tampon
before you have sex, you're not a virgin anymore. False
A girl remains a virgin until she has sexual intercourse.
If you stop having
sex with a guy once he's aroused, he will be in serious pain. False
Becoming sexually aroused without having sex may be damaging to a boy's ego, but
not at all to his health.