Every Monday we’re settting the record straight on some of the most common (and craziest) myths we’ve heard about sex and pregnancy. What are the some of the craziest myths you’ve heard? Gather your friends and make your own mythbuster videos Let us know here! or post it to our facebook wall.
Monday September 12
She thought you couldn’t get pregnant the first time….He thought you couldn’t get someone pregnant the first time… were they right?
Myth: You can’t get pregnant the first time you have sex.
Mythbuster: Pregnancy is a risk anytime two people have sex. If you are engaging in vaginal sex there is a chance for pregnancy…even on your first time. You aren’t protected from pregnancy (or getting someone pregnant) just because you’re inexperienced. FYI even though you can’t get pregnant through oral and anal sex, you can still get STDs.
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Monday August 29
But we only had sex one time….But I feel fine….
Myth: You can’t get an STD the first time you have sex
Mythbuster: Truth time…anytime you are having unprotected sex you can get an STD, even if it is your first time. Among sexually active teens, 1 in 4 are likely to be infected with an STDs. The only 100% sure way not to get an STD is be abstinent. By that we mean not having oral, anal or vaginal sex. IF you are sexually active the only way to protect yourself is to use condoms (used correctly AND every time). Did you know that some sexually active people have STDs and don’t even know it? Some of the most common STDs don’t show symptoms. The only way to know for sure is to get tested. Find a clinic here.
There are a lot of other myths out there about sex. Stay Teen separates fact from fiction for us. See if what you heard is true here.
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Monday August 22
Is two always better than one? Two best friends, two new pairs of chucks, two pieces of cake. Sounds good. What about condoms? Using two condoms at the same time must be more effective….right?!
Myth: Two condoms are better than one
Mythbuster: Using two condoms at the same time increases the risk of condom failure. Condoms are very effective for pregnancy prevention when used correctly and every time. Using two condoms creates friction making them more likely to fail. Two isn’t always better than one afterall.
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Monday August 15
“He said he loved me”….”He told me not to worry” …”He told me he would be there for me”
MYTH: Many teen couples stay together after a pregnancy
What’s the truth? 4 out of 5 teen mothers are left to raise their child on their own. Relationships are already hard! Many teen relationships break up with the stress of pregnancy and parenting.
Stay tuned for next week’s edition of Mythbuster Mondays.
