Contraceptive Myths and
Facts
There are a lot of
young people who have the wrong information about contraceptives
and where to get them. Here is a collection of myths
and facts about contraceptives from all over the world.
Use these to educate your
peers.
Myth: Since
they are taken daily, oral contraceptives build up in
a woman's body.
Fact: Pills
dissolve in the stomach just like other medicines and
do not build up in the body.
Myth: An
IUD can leave the uterus and travel through a woman's
body.
Fact: The device
almost always stays in the uterus until it is removed by
a health worker. If it does come out, it will come through
the vagina. To be sure the IUD is in place, women are
advised to check for the IUD strings following each
menstrual cycle.
Myth: A
condom can get lost in a woman's body.
Fact: Because
of its size, a condom is too big to get through the cervix.
Myth: Condoms take away from pleasure.
Fact: While some people believe condoms slightly reduce sensitivity, others believe the peace of mind they provide far outweighs the small difference. Ribbed, studded, and other textured condoms can even enhance one’s experience!
Myth: Injectable
contraceptives cause infertility.
Fact: Occasionally
when a woman uses a progestin injectable, it can take
several months to return to regular cycles.
Myth: Taking birth control pills
makes you fat.
Fact: Some women may experience
minor weight gain, depending on the woman and the pill she is taking. Even for those women, exercise and a nutritious diet can prevent or minimize weight gain.
Myth: A girl that takes the pill
must be promiscuous.
Fact: A young woman who takes
the pill is acting responsibly and protecting herself against pregnancy. Additionally,
the pill is often prescribed for other medical reasons, such as to make a woman's
menstrual cycle more regular or to alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
Myth: Wearing two condoms will
provide extra protection.
Fact: Using more than one condom
creates friction and can cause them to rip.
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