Myth: I can't get pregnant if I have my period.
Fact: You can get pregnant if you have vaginal sex while you have your period. Sperm can survive inside of you anywhere from a day to almost a week, which means that the sperm could still be waiting for an egg to fertilize when you ovulate. If you decide to have sex while you have your period, you should still use birth control. And you should always use a condom since it is the only effective protection we have against sexually transmitted infections (STI's). STI's don't care if you have your period or not, they can be passed on to you at anytime so it's best to protect yourself every time you have sex. If you think you may be pregnant, take a home pregnancy test right away. Ultra sensitive home pregnancy tests can give you results as quickly as six to eight days after conception.
Myth: I can't get pregnant if he doesn't ejaculate inside of me.
Fact: You can get pregnant if your partner ejaculates inside your vagina or on or near your vulva (this is your external genitals including the opening to your vagina). There is also something called pre-ejaculate which is a small amount of fluid that contains thousands of sperm. It is called pre-ejaculate because your partner releases it before he actually ejaculates. Because of pre-ejaculate, the withdrawal method (when your partner pulls out before he climaxes) is not a reliable birth control method.
Myth: I can't get pregnant if he doesn't put his penis inside of me.
Fact: Pregnancy can occur when your partner ejaculates or pre-ejaculates near or on your vulva. Even if you and your partner do not engage in vaginal sex, there is still a chance of getting pregnant if there is naked body contact. So use birth control, like a condom, which will also help to protect you from STI's.
Myth: I can't get pregnant the first time I have sex.
Fact: You can get pregnant any and every time you have sex, it doesn't matter if it is your first time or not. Plus, females are the most fertile when they are teenagers and in their early 20's, so always use a reliable form of birth control.
Myth: If I washout my vagina after sex, I won't get pregnant.
Fact: Whether you wash with hot water, soap, or use a douche, it won't make a difference. Sperm are really fast swimmers and will get to their destination before you even have chance to think about it. Also, using something like a douche may actually help them along by giving them an extra thrust into your cervix. Also, your body works naturally to suck the sperm up into the womb, so washing after sex won't help you prevent a pregnancy. Only birth control will.
Myth: I can't get pregnant if my hymen doesn't break.
Fact: Your hymen has nothing to do with your ability to get pregnant. As well, many girls' hymens don't break when they have sex for the first time (you might have also heard of this as "popping the cherry"). The hymen is a thin piece of skin that stretches across the opening of your vagina. There are different hymen sizes and openings while some girls may not even seem to have a hymen. Plus, your hymen can break from doing things like horseback riding or even riding your bike. If you have had unprotected sex, you can get pregnant, no matter what state your hymen is in.
Baby #1 Due Mid December! --> I know exactly what you mean! These girls should be educated before they start having sex!! It's amazing how little some girls know about sex, and still continue to do it, unsafely!
I hope it doesn't get deleted or reported. I think it's a good thing to get accurate information out there. Esp now, since having a baby at 16 seems to be the thing to do! (16 and Pregnant is a new show on MTV, which I think is a horrible idea!!)
Here is my question: How helpful was this information and how many people beleived these myths??
Baby #1 Due Mid December!
It boggles my mind that girls think pre-c*m doesn't contain sperm.
kari w
Good Luck! I tried listing the facts for these girls and got reported for my efforts. I appealed and was told that it was an inappropriate post because it was not a question. I guess Yahoo does not want the accurate information known!
Leonor B
things that should be taught in high school and kids dont even know...
thanks for postin this =)
allnamesaretaken12
I think every girl posting in the pregnancy area of this board should have to read this before posting.
Every time I see "Can I get pregnant if..." I know the answer is gonna be yes before I even see the details.
Carol
I've also heard of some girls thinking they wont get pregnant if they're on top or they stand on there head or something those arent true either
and yes this info is beneficial to those w/ questions about getting pregnant and I knew this lol
and 16 and pregnant is SUPPOSED to show how hard it is to raise a baby young but i've never seen the show so i dont know how well its doing
Orignal From: This isn't a ??, just some info to help some girls/women who believe myths about getting pregnant!?
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