What Every Teenager Has To Know About Contraception

Sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy can cause major changes in the life of every teenager. That’s why teens need to think thoroughly about the possible consequences before they engage in any kind of sexual relationship. On the other hand, teens that are sexually active need to think about the method of contraception and protection from sexually transmitted diseases in order to preserve their health and their partner’s health too. It is not smart to get involved in unsafe sex.

Keep in mind that only one sexual intercourse is enough for a girl to get pregnant or transmission of a disease. Sexually active teens, regardless of whether we are talking about girls or boys, who are not using protection, are exposed to 90% chances of conception within a year.

If you are a teen and even if you are planning to abstain, make sure to get enough information about all types of birth control that are available. Try to find information on methods that can protect you from pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, learn more about birth control techniques and how to use condoms etc. Although you may not feel comfortable to talk about sex and contraception with your parents, peers or teachers, but it is very important that you know all about safe sex and protection in order to be well prepared to enter the world of sexuality and make sure that your health is perfectly safe.

The best contraceptive method that you can rely on is the one that can be used in easiest way every time you have an intercourse. You should regularly visit your doctor to make sure that the selected method works properly and if you notice any side effects that make the whole procedure difficult share this with your doctor. Maybe the method you are using is inadequate and not the best for you.

Some of the girls are worried about their first visit to a gynecologist who is the only person who can prescribe birth control pills. Don’t be afraid of this visit and talk with the doctor about every step of the exam because this is the only way to eliminate fear. If you are already practicing sexual intercourses, it is extremely important to take a test for sexually transmitted diseases. This is something that you should do at least once a year. Some of these tests are conducted by providing urine samples. Now lets’ check some of the popular and efficient methods of contraception.

First of all, abstinence or refraining from sex is the most effective method of preventing pregnancy and diseases. Condom/ preservative is a method that largely protects against pregnancy if it contains spermicides. If the condom breaks, you will need emergency contraception.  This form of contraception is used in the event when all forms of contraception fail. Post-coital contraception must be used within 72 hours from the unprotected sexual intercourse. It should be noted that the popular morning after pill is extremely effective, but it comes with certain side effects. 

Birth Control Myths Sex Machine Should Know About

There are a number of birth control methods available today that are highly effective. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of "mythical" misinformation out there regarding contraception and unless you want a surprise pregnancy on your hands, you'll want to know about them. Following are a few of the most common myths regarding birth control:

You can't get pregnant if your partner pulls out prior to ejaculation
Known as the "withdrawal" method of birth control, pulling out prior to ejaculation definitely isn't a foolproof contraceptive method because there's always a chance that some ejaculate containing sperm will be released before a male starts to climax. Also, you can't count on your partner to have the willpower to withdraw in time.

Breastfeeding will keep you from getting pregnant
Even though breastfeeding can postpone ovulation, there's absolutely no guarantee that it will so nursing mothers will need to use birth control if they don't want to get pregnant.

You won't get pregnant if you don't have a climax
Pregnancy transpires when an ejaculate from the male partner fertilizes a woman's egg, which means whether or not a woman climaxes has nothing to do with getting pregnant.

Having sex standing up or being on top will keep me from getting pregnant
Sex position have nothing to do with whether or not fertilization takes place. Immediately after a male ejaculates, sperm is deposited deep in the vagina and naturally starts to move up through the cervical canal, regardless of the sexual position.

I don't need birth control because we just have sex during my "safe" time of the month
This common myth is based on a woman's belief that they're only fertile one day out of the month, typically based on a misunderstanding of their menstrual cycle. The problem is that, while a woman's menstrual cycle is fairly regular most of the time, hormonal balances can be disrupted by a number of factors that include age, stress, medications, weight and more. As a result, determining the time of ovulation and estimating any so called "safe" days is virtually impossible and definitely too risky to base an unwanted pregnancy on.

Using a balloon or plastic wrap works just as good as a condom for birth control
Believe it or not; this is a fairly common birth control myth so we felt we should mention it in this article. Balloons and plastic wrap are "NOT" effective birth control methods for obvious reasons, including the fact that either can be easily ripped during sex, not to mention the fact they don't fix well. Condoms are exclusively designed to provide the perfect fit and effective protection. Condoms are also extensively tested for highest possible effectiveness.

Birth control pills offer protection immediately after you start taking them
This is definitely not the case. As a matter of fact, many doctors recommend that couple's use a back up method of contraception during the first month of taking birth control pills. In addition, going through one complete menstrual cycle is necessary with some women for the hormones in the oral contraceptive to work with the natural hormones of the female to prevent ovulation.

Couples that have any doubts about birth control methods should consult with a trusted physician.