Studies in the The Journal of Sex Research have showed that, out of a list of eight reasons for Being Intimate, having a baby is the least frequent motivator for most people (Hill, 1997). All throughout history, people have wanted to be able to decide when and whether to have a child. Given this, birth control methods have been used in one form or another for thousands of years. As contraceptives evolved, so too have the myths surrounding their use. How much do you know about birth control types, sex myths, birth control myths, and your chances of becoming pregnant? Can you identify the myths verses the facts?
1. A Female Can't Get Pregnant the First Time
A woman's chances for becoming pregnant are always the same, about 1 out of 20 -- even if it is her first time. A female can become pregnant any time after she begins to ovulate. This may mean that a person can become pregnant before she even has her very first period (since she ovulates approximately 14 days before her period begins). Do not be pressured by comments like, "don't worry, it's your first time", and don't assume that a person may be too young (or too old) to get pregnant.
2. Douching, Showering, or Bathing Can Prevent Pregnancy
Douching is not an effective method of birth control as it is impossible to douche fast enough to keep sperm away from fertilizing an egg. This is true even if you douche immediately after intimate intercourse. Urinating or taking a bath or shower will also not wash sperm out. There is a theory that douching with Coca-Cola is supposed to kill sperm; although this is true, it is not recommended as it can cause harm to the reproductive track. As a side note, deodorant womanly suppositories or sprays do not work either and can be equally as harmful.
3. A Female Can't Get Pregnant if the Male "Pulls Out" Before He Ejaculates
This is a huge myth! Withdrawal is not always a reliable method, and there are several reasons for this. Once a male becomes excited, he ejects pre-Erupt fluid -- this fluid can contain at least 300,000 sperm (and it only takes 1 to join an egg)! There is also the risk that he doesn't pull out in time as, in the heat of the moment, it can be hard to keep control. Even if he ejaculates outside of the womanliness, sperm can swim, so Fluid anywhere near the womanliness can still lead to pregnancy (this means that pregnancy can occur even without penile penetration if a male ejaculates on or near the womanliness). Withdrawal can be an effective method, but only if it is done perfectly (which is extremely hard to do).
4. A Female Can't Get Pregnant if She Has Sex During Her Period
Many women (and men) believe this myth. It is possible for a female to get pregnant at any time during her menstrual cycle. Generally, when you are having your period, it means that you are not ovulating. If this is the case, then you will not get pregnant. However, females with irregular or shorter cycles can actually ovulate during their period. It is not guaranteed that you will ovulate mid-cycle. Sperm can live inside a woman's body for up to 5 days, so if you ovulate anytime within 7 days of having unprotected sex, you could become pregnant.
5. Birth Control Pills Cause Cancer
Though there may sometimes be side effects with the pill, it has not been conclusively linked to cancer; the most recent research suggests that the pill has little, if any, effect on the risk of developing bosom cancer. In fact, according to Planned Parenthood, women who us the Pill are only 1/3 as likely to get cancer or the ovaries or lining of the uterus as those who do not. Protection against developing these cancers increases with each year of use and can last up to 30 years after stopping the combination pill.
6. Use Saran Wrap (or a Balloon) if You Can't Find a Condom
Yes, this is a myth floating around out there! Saran wrap is no substitute for a condom. If you do not have a reliable birth control method handy, do not use plastic sandwich wrap around a joystick as a way to prevent pregnancy: It does not work (neither does using a balloon, so don't try that either)! On a somewhat related note, never use toothpaste in place of a spermicide (it does not kill sperm -- as many people have heard).
7. Pregnancy is Prevented by Jumping Up and Down or Placing Seeds in the womanliness
There are many believers out there that sneezing, coughing, and jumping up and down after sex will dislodge sperm. This is all untrue; sperm are too quick and too tiny for any of these methods to work. Plus, placing objects (such as seeds or plants) into the womanliness before, during, or after sex will have no effect on preventing conception. This behavior can be dangerous as it can be harmful to the female's body.
8. Being Intimate Standing Up Works as a Contraceptive
Myths surrounding the way you Be Intimate are very common. The most frequent one that I hear is that you can't get pregnant if you are standing up while Being Intimate. On a similar note, there are stories that you are less likely to get pregnant the fewer times that you have Were Intimate. A note to the wise: Any "advice" you stumble across that depends on how many times you have Were Intimate or the position you are in while engaging in intercourse is not a birth control method and will most likely result in failure.
9. Not Having an heavenly feeling Can Be a Great Method of Birth Control
A lot of women believe that if they don't allow themselves to climax during sex, they will not get pregnant. Pleasure has nothing to do with birth control - whether or not you enjoy sex (with or without an heavenly feeling), you can still get pregnant.
10. A Woman is More Protected, the Tighter a Condom Fits Her Partner
This too is a misconception based on the belief that the tighter the condom, the less likely sperm will seep out or that the condom will slip off during sex. However, a condom that is too tight is more likely to rupture during intercourse. When using a condom, it is also important to leave some space near the tip to safely catch the Erupt (sperm); this prevents the condom from being over-stretched once the man ejaculates..
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Have you heard about Ampiclox, Andrew's liver salt, salt and water, dry gin, Lipton tea, alabukun and lime, stout, squatting and urinating etc...on the male sperm as contraception? But whether this story actually happened or not, we do know that people of all ages are relying on myths and misinformation to prevent pregnancy instead of finding a contraceptive method to suit them.
What else have you heard from your patient and public that mention that it prevent pregnancy?
So what is the best way to prevent pregnancy?
Read more on the here: http://naijanursesforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=1108
What else have you heard from your patient and public that mention that it prevent pregnancy?
So what is the best way to prevent pregnancy?
Read more on the here: http://naijanursesforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=1108
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