Getting Pregnant While Using Condoms
FACTS ABOUT CONDOMS (“Rubbers”) What is a condom? A condom is made of very thin latex or a non-latex material. It fits over the man’s penis like the finger
Male condoms have a tight ring to form a seal around the penis while female condoms typically have a large stiff ring to keep them from slipping into the body orifice.The Female Health Company produced a female condom that was initially made of polyurethane, but newer versions are made of nitrile.Medtech Products produces a female condom …
Women who quit the patch, ring, or IUD get pregnant at similar rates. Contrary to popular myth, modern IUDs do not hurt your future fertility. For some women who stop using the implant or the shot (Depo-Provera), it can take a few extra months to start normal menstrual cycles again.
STDs and Pregnancy Fact Sheet from CDC. Can pregnant women become infected with STDs? Should pregnant women be tested for STDs? Can STDs be treated during pregnancy? And more
Tip: Birth Control Myths “Just this one time” doesn’t cut it. If you’re not on contraception, you can get pregnant any time you have sex.
My teen supposedly got pregnant while on birth control. She isn’t responsible with anything else in her life, so why would I believe that she was taking the pill as directed. She hasn’t had any “accidents” since then because she didn’t even want the responsibility of caring for her son (I have him).
CONDOMS AND CONTRACEPTION: MYTH 1 Opponents often misrepresent or exaggerate condom failure rates in an effort to convince teens that condoms won’t work.
What is pulling out (withdrawal)? Pulling out (also known as withdrawal) is a way to prevent pregnancy by keeping semen away from the vagina. Withdrawal works best when you use another birth control method with it, like a condom.
Stop any birth control. If you want to get pregnant and are using any type of birth control, stop taking or using it when you decide to start trying to conceive.
Living in an area with risk of Zika. Uninfected couples living in an area with risk of Zika can use condoms or not have sex if they are concerned with passing or getting Zika through sex.. Decisions about having sex and using condoms depend on each person’s understanding of the risks and benefits, including. The mild nature of the illness for …
