Contraception – we all use it in different ways and those who don’t , must. Some use condoms, some take pills and some use two condoms at the same time (which doesn’t really do anything) to prevent pregnancy and other sexually transmitted diseases. There are plenty of safe and effective ways of contraception, but with this, there are a lot of myths that exist because of ignorance, lack of knowledge, misinformation, incomplete knowledge, or believing what your cousin bhabhi told you once!

We’re busting five most common myths we’ve often heard about contraception.

Myth 1 – There are NO side effects of birth control pills

Well, this is not true. There will be side effects like nausea, headaches, cramps, mood swings, vomiting, etc if you consume more than the prescribed dosage

Myth 2 – You won’t get pregnant if your partner pulls out before the ejaculation

Don’t fully rely on this method. There could be sperms at the tip of the penis before he ejaculates fully, and this could lead to an unplanned pregnancy.

Myth 3 – You won’t get pregnant if you urinate right after sex

Urinating right after sex will not stop the sperm that has already entered the uterus through the cervix.

Myth 4 – The Pill Makes You Infertile After Frequent Usage

This is false because you regain your fertility within a month or two when you stop taking the pill.

Myth 5 – Two condoms make sex safer

You don’t need to use 2 condoms for double protection. In fact, if you use two condoms, the chances of breakage are even more which results in failure of contraception.

Myth 6 : Having sexual intercourse during your period will never lead to pregnancy

This is a popular myth! There are multiple examples across the world of women getting pregnant on every single day of their menstrual cycle. While many use the ‘safe days’ method for intercourse, factors such as irregular periods & hormonal changes can contribute to ovulation occurring before or after the expected days.

7 Women’s Health Myths – BUSTED ! From Pills to Contraception, Pregnancy, Periods and Body Hair

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