Myths About Preventing Pregnancy

• You can get pregnant while on your period
• You can get pregnant while having intercourse in water
• You can become pregnant while breast feeding
• You can still become pregnant if the male pulls out before ejaculation
• You can get pregnant your first time having sex
• Showering after sex doesnt mean you wont become pregnant
• Birth control has not been scientifically linked to cancer
• Saran wrap and/or balloons are not suitable substitutes for condoms!
• Toothpast cannot take the place of a spemicide and does not kill sperm!

Statistics

Contraceptive: Failure Rate out of every 100 women:

Abstinence O
Male Condom 11
Female Condom 21
Sponge 28
Pill 1-2
Patch 1-2
Vaginal Ring 1-2
Injection 1

Where and How to get birth control

Barrier Methods
- condoms can be bought by all ages and are available at local grocery or drug stores.
-A woman must visit her doctor to be fitted for a diaphragm or a cervical cap.

Hormonal
- any type of hormonal contraceptive must be accuired through a doctor. If a girl is under age a parent or guirdian must be present and give thier concent.