10 MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT SEX

10 MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT SEX

Sex is a normal part of healthy adult life, but it is seldom discussed openly. Scientifically valid sources of information on sex are far and few. No wonder there are a multitude of sexual myths and misconceptions floating around. Here, we list some common sexual myths and facts for your benefit:

1. MYTH: Teens don’t get STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
FACT: About three million teenagers get an STD every year . One in three sexually active young people will get an STD by age 24. STDs are very common in teens living in Spokane.

2. MYTH: You can tell by looking at someone that they have an STD.
FACT:Often, symptoms for an STD don’t show up right away , and sometimes they don’t show up at all. Just because someone has an STD does not mean you can see it. Y ou could definitely have an STD and not know it.

3. MYTH: STDs can be cured.
FACT:Some STDs, like Chlamydia and gonorrhea can be cured with medicines, but they can cause a lot of damage if they’re not treated right away . Other STDs, like herpes, genital warts, and HIV/AIDS, can be controlled but there is no cure for them right now.

4. MYTH:STDs are only passed through sexual intercourse.
FACT:Some STDs, like genital warts and herpes, can be passed just by having genital areas rub against each other . Others, like HIV , can be spread through oral sex.  All STDs can be passed through both vaginal (penis to vagina) and anal (penis to anus) intercourse.

5. MYTH: There’s nothing that can prevent STDs.
FACT: There are lots of ways to protect yourself! The only sure way is to not have sex. If you do have sex, you can protect yourself from STDs by using a condom with lots of water-based lubricant every time. One way to reduce your STD risk is to have sex with only one person who is only having sex with you.

6. MYTH: A girl can’t get pregnant the first time she has sex.
FACT: A girl can definitely get pregnant the first time she has sex, even if she has not started her period yet. Once a girl has ovulated (released an egg) for the first time, she can get pregnant.

7. MYTH:If a girl pees right after she has sex, she won’t get pregnant.
FACT: You pee from a different place than where you have sex, so peeing doesn’t empty out the sperm.

8. MYTH: A girl won’t get pregnant if the guy pulls out before he ejaculates.
FACT:Even if the guy does not ejaculate, some pre-ejaculate, or pre cum, might have escaped his penis. Pre cum has sperm in it too.

9. MYTH: You can’t get pregnant if you have sex standing up.
FACT: You can get pregnant no matter what position you have sex in.

10. MYTH: A girl won’t get pregnant while she has her period.
FACT: Although there are some times when it is more likely for a woman to get pregnant, it is never impossible. Always use protection!