From the article: Common Birth Control Myths and Sex Myths
Studies have showed that, out of a list of eight reasons for having sex, having a baby is the least frequent motivator for most people. All throughout history, people have wanted to be able to decide when and whether to have a child. Given this, birth control methods have been used in one form or another for thousands of years.
As contraceptives evolved, so too have myths surrounding their use. How much do you know about birth control myths, birth control facts, and your chances of becoming pregnant? Share the birth control myths that you have heard (even if you are not sure if they are actually myths). What Have You Heard?
Response to Southern Girl
- This is a myth. In order for water to be hot enough to kill sperm, it would scorch the vagina. It has even been shown that having sex in a hot tub (where water temps are fairly high) does not kill sperm. Although being in a hot tub for more than 30 minutes may slightly lower sperm count, it does not decrease the number of sperm to a “safe” amount. Even with the lower sperm count, a man can still ejaculate 200-500 million healthy sperm, and it only takes 1 to fertilize an egg. Also, douching immediately after sex doesn’t work either as it is impossible to douche fast enough (or, in your case, shoot hot water quickly enough) to keep sperm away from an egg. Urinating or taking a bath/shower will also not wash sperm out. As a side note, deodorant vaginal suppositories or sprays do not work either. Perhaps your girlfriend has just been lucky and has not had sex on or around the days that she is fertile (ovulating). Bottom line: water (hot or cold) IS NOT a contraceptive.
- —Guest Educated User
Question
- I heard that if you shoot hot water in your vagnia afterward, it kills all the sperm. One of my girlfriends swears she does it and says it works real good. I'm thinking about doing that. Should i?
- —Guest Southern Girl
Response to Patience
- This myth is totally not true!It is fine to eat eggs while you are pregnant, and you won't give birth to any of them!
- —Guest Guest Educated User
Eating eggs while pregnant
- I heard that if you eat eggs while pregnant, before giving birth, you will pop out an egg before the baby. Is this true?
- —Guest Patience
Response to "Percy"
- Though a male's sperm count may be lower if ejaculating each day, there are still plenty of sperm there to fertilize an egg - remember, it only takes 1! Frequent masturbation, therefore, is not an effective way to prevent pregnancy and is not a form of birth control.
- —Guest Educated User
Birth Control Myth
- My girlfriend says that if I masturbate twice a day, I will have a much lower sperm count. Only problem is that after that, my desire for sex is also lower. Is this true? Not that I mind her approval, but my wrist is staring to hurt! :-)
- —Guest Percy
