Dangerous myths about contraception
Being a modern woman you certainly apply to a doctor for a consultation concerning contraception. Why do you do that and why do you think it is not enough to consult a friend in order to get information on modern methods of contraception? Because doctor has professional knowledge but not only life experience. And he will not tell you foolish things many people believe in. Surprisingly modern people sometimes seem to be as ignorant as those of the 19th century who believed that a pregnant woman in labour should put a knife under her bed in order to cut pain. So let us discuss the most spread myths about contraception and see in what extend they are true.
Myth 1 (the most popular and insidious one) I cannot get pregnant while being a nursing mother
It is thought that if the possibility of conception is decreased, you do not have to use any methods of contraception at all. It is a mistake! Actually conseption is impossible for some period after delivery. Hormones responsible for milk weaken the ovariess functioning. But they do not stop it completely. A woman becomes able to get pregnant after ovulation. It can happen in a month after childbirth as well as in a year. Moreover, women usually do not have menstruations while breastfeeding. It means that you are likely not to notice pregnancy. You can think that your breast is enlarged because of breastfeeding and such symptoms as sickness and weakness are the result of not getting enough sleep.You do not even suppose that you are pregnant.
Tips
Begin using some methods of contraception as soon as possible after childbirth
Most doctors recommend women not to get pregnant again earlier than in a month after giving birth.
Myth 2 (the most unhygienic one) I cannot get pregnant having sex during menstruation
First of all, having sex on period is neither harmless nor hygienic. Secondly, this can be a bleeding not connected with ovulation. The cycle may get out of order and ovulation can occur earlier or later than usually. If you have sex on such period do not be surprised if you feel that you are a little pregnant.
Myth 3 (the most absurd one) I cannot get pregnant if I do not climax
This myth is certainly ludicrous. Dear ladies! This is one of the most foolish statements one has ever heard. Perhaps it is connected with the fact that female organism is groundlessly compared to male one. If a man does not ejaculate conception is impossible. But that is not the same with women. It is significant whether there is a fertilised egg inside you and no matter whether you are satisfied or not. You had better protect yourself from unwanted pregnancy. Get pleasure and do not have fear that your pleasure can result in pregnancy.
Myth 4 (the most enduring one) A man is not able to have children after a certain age
Though life disproves this myth at every turn, it is rather induring! Many people think that an elderly man loses the ability to concieve and cannot impregnate a woman. Actually, the older a man is the less sperm isproduced by his organism. But it does not mean that it does not produce any sperm at all! Remember: as long as a man has erection he is potencially dangerous for you.
Myth 5 (a womans variant of myth 6) I am too old to get pregnant
In fact as long as you have periods you can get pregnant. Your organism is like a getting dull candle which can flash. So you had better forget about contraception only after a year without periods.
Myth 6 (the most convinient for men one) I will not get pregnant the first time I have sex
This myth has been made up by indecent guys who do not want to think about contraception or consider sex with condom to be something like swimming in socks. A fertilised egg is necessary for conceiving and organism does not care whether it is your first, second or hundrieth time. Moreover the younger is woman the more likely she is to get pregnant.
Myth 7 (exotic tips) I will not get pregnant if....
Surprisingly, women living in the 21th century still use rather absurd methods, which can protect them from unwanted pregnancy. These are: jumps after intercourse, douching with coca-cola, putting various useless things into the vagina...Some people advice to drink betroot juice or bay leaf tea after intercourse, to put some mustard on your legs...There is no use reciting all other numerous foolish tips concerning contraception. No doubt you understand that all of them are neither effective nor harmless. You had better consult a doctor rather than rely on these procedures. Think also about your partner: all these tricks are not likely to make his passion stronger. As a result you will have a boring sex or you will not have it at all. But after you see the doctor your sex will become safe and you both will appreciate it!