10 amazing and fun facts about contraception, which will be useful for you

We decided to gather the most useful, interesting and fun facts about methods of contraception, their "dirty tricks" and features



Fact 1. Water and lemon is not a means of contraception



In addition to medical, popularly known a lot of "home" contraceptives, especially if we are talking about the extraordinary ways. For example, one of the folk wisdom says that after unprotected sex the girl is "rinse" genitals strong jet of water to remove the trapped sperm. However, such measures have the opposite effect: the water will only push semen deeper in the vaginal canal, which consequently will increase your chances of pregnancy.


Another original recipe recommends wet genitals before and after sexual intercourse lemon juice or vinegar. Share logic in this: the sperm can not tolerate the acidic environment and similar liquids, likely to die. However, you will hardly be able to handle all the internal organs in a thorough and deep, plus disturb the acid-alkaline balance, which may result in the development of infections. And, of course, the skin in the groin area is very delicate, so handle it with vinegar, it's still not that easy to get a burn.





Fact 2. The most unreliable method of contraception - calendar


Calendar method assumes that she knows the schedule of your menstrual cycle and becomes sex strictly only in "safe" period. The catch is that 100% safe periods just did not happen (see below), and even when established cycle start and end dates of ovulation can vary. In General, the slightest miscalculation - and maybe you already have to count the days until the first trimester, second trimester and so on...





Fact 3. The most reliable way - oral


Oral contraceptives are considered to be the most reliable method of protection. They protect from undesirable pregnancy by more than 99% of the time than not can "boast" even condoms. That is why in the West they are very popular, and in Britain, for example, they even distribute for free Schoolgirls in order to prevent teenage pregnancies.




However, they have some significant drawbacks. First, they do not protect against sexually transmitted infections. Secondly, some studies suggest that long-term use of oral contraceptives may increase the risk of developing certain diseases, including cancer. Well, thirdly, the reception of these tablets should be long and regular, which requires considerable care and expense. Perhaps that is why they prefer only 7% of Russian women.





Fact 4. During the "critical days", too, can get pregnant


This is the mythical "safe period", which is actually not so safe. Yes, chances to conceive during menstruation is indeed very low, but the sperm is very tenacious and can save your options to 72 hours, while being in the mucous membrane of the uterus. After the end of menstruation they move on and it can fertilize the egg, resulting in pregnancy.




In addition, in some women, blood selection continues until the beginning of the period of ovulation - that is, until you think the chances are no, actually they have already reached their maximum.





Fact 5. Contraception "in the morning" not bad, but not harmless


A number of drugs for emergency contraception (that is to receive after intercourse) are pretty bad reputation and in some Western countries even banned. It is believed that taking these tablets is tantamount to abortion and, accordingly, may lead to similar consequences.




However, gynecologists calm: this is not the case. Drugs for emergency contraception often have the same composition as the conventional oral contraceptives, just contain a much higher dose of hormones than the last. Accordingly, they do not cause abortion, but simply prevent conception, and why they should take no more than within 72 hours after intercourse. Another question that often playing these pills really harmful: large doses of hormones can cause menstrual disorders and other unpleasant consequences.




Fact 6. Condoms and vaseline incompatible




Many condoms are now equipped with artificial lubrication, and therefore, more should not be necessary. In other cases it is necessary to use only specially designed for intimate purposes ointments, petroleum jelly, and other fat-containing creams, reduce the strength of the rubber.





Fact 7. Condoms can cause allergies


Professionals venereologists, according to statistics, most often complain of itching and burning in the genital area; and it is reasonable to assume that the reason is the infection. But sometimes these symptoms can be a simple allergic reaction to chemicals - lubricants, flavorings strips or even latex. In this case, it is enough to abandon Allergy-causing funds to pass to other contraceptives, or simply change their name.





Fact 8. Do not trust "liquid condom"


Spermicidal gels and creams are also called "liquid condom" - because they supposedly have the same degree of reliability, but do not affect sensations during sex. The second may be true, but the reliability of these funds is questionable. Yes, the components in the composition, really "kill" the sperm or interfere with their passage through fallopian tubes. But in the course of sexual intercourse gel can easily "get there", or, conversely, not getting where it should; so their use is recommended only in combination with regular condoms.





Fact 9. Contraceptive pills must not be taken with antibiotics and sedatives


Simultaneous reception of the above medicines may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal remedies. Also not advised to combine the course of a contraceptive antidepressant and anticonvulsant drugs. If you abandon neither the one nor from the other you can't, at least avoid sexual intercourse during treatment; or use additional contraception, such as condoms.





Fact 10. In the future, pharmacies will receive oral contraceptives for men


Most women from receiving oral contrceptives alienate possible side effects, and especially, of course, the chance of getting fat. "How unfair that I have to acquire fat" - believe ladies and as a result rely solely on men. And men too unhappy: because sex with a condom seems many "stupid", "dispassionate" and deprived of the expected sensations.




Well, we both moan there is a reason to rejoice: now several pharmaceutical laboratories are developing drugs to stop sperm count in men. However, to sell miracle pills will start soon: all required tests should take 5-7 years.





And finally...


According to statistics, one third of Americans do not know how to use condoms.


- In Switzerland, began selling baby condoms - because many young people hinder preventing the wrong size.


In British schools offer to distribute coupons for condoms, which can then be used in special vehicles. This should encourage teenagers care about their safety, so as to buy contraceptives in pharmacies they are just shy.


- Prior to the first condoms ancient Greeks and Egyptians used a very exotic and pretty questionable means of contraception. For example, as spermicidal gels used pomegranate juice and... defecation crocodiles. But after unprotected intercourse, the woman was advised to sit in the squat and a good sneeze.


Two years ago, one of the largest manufacturers of condoms in America has announced the recruitment of volunteers to test its new products. Participants were guaranteed a year's supply of contraceptives and also monetary reward. From those who, oddly enough, there was no end.




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