A woman can get pregnant even if the man pulls out before he ejaculates
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Pulling out before ejaculation does not necessarily prevent pregnancy because the pre-ejaculatory fluid that is leaked while having sex does contain sperm. A single sperm cell is all that is needed to get pregnant.
Infections and diseases cannot be sexually transmitted from one woman to another
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Women can catch sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from female sexual partners through vaginal and other bodily fluids, as well as through close personal contact.
Having sex during periods can lead to pregnancy
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Sperm is known to survive for several days in the uterus. So, having unprotected sex during periods can also lead to pregnancy as the sperm cells can remain active until an egg comes along.
Which of the following statements is a common myth?
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Douching or vaginal washing cannot exterminate sperm which travels up the cervix and into the uterus. On the other hand, it might just push the sperm further up and lead to conception.
What is the best way to avoid pregnancy?
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This is by far the most effective way to avoid pregnancy as well as sexually transmitted infections and diseases. Abstaining from sex altogether keeps one protected from all the hazards of sex and prevents pregnancy.