Here are some of the most common rumors:
1. Women cannot get pregnant for the first time they have sex. This is a widespread misconception, especially among teenagers. They may believe that having sex for the first time will not lead to pregnancy because they don\’t know enough about how the female reproductive system works. However, this notion is wrong. Any time a woman has unprotected intercourse, she can become pregnant because of the uncertainty of the ovulation cycle and the fact that sperm can survive in a woman\’s body for several days.
2. Women cannot get pregnant during menstruation. Although the likelihood of pregnancy during menstruation is relatively low because this is the time in the female reproductive cycle when women do not ovulate, there is still a risk of pregnancy. Some women have short menstrual cycles or ovulate early, making it possible for them to ovulate shortly after their period ends. In addition, sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for several days, and if intercourse occurs close to ovulation, there is still a chance that the sperm will encounter the egg and trigger fertilization. 
3. If a man masturbates until ejaculation shortly before sexual intercourse, the number of sperm during sexual intercourse can be reduced to a level that will not cause the other party to become pregnant. This statement has no scientific basis. Men who masturbate before intercourse may reduce the number of sperm in a single ejaculate, but this does not mean that the sperm count will be reduced to a level that cannot cause pregnancy. Sperm is produced quickly, and even if there is ejaculation before intercourse, there are still enough sperm reserves in the male body to cause pregnancy during subsequent intercourse.
4. If a woman jumps up and down after having sex, she will not get pregnant. Jumping up and down or any other form of body movement after unprotected intercourse does not reduce the risk of pregnancy. Regardless of whether the woman is standing or lying down when the other person ejaculates, the sperm will reach the entrance to the uterus, the cervix, within 90 seconds after ejaculation.
5. Women can reduce the risk of pregnancy by taking a hot bath before sexual intercourse. This statement also has no scientific basis. Body movements after sex, whether jumping up and down or other forms of movement, will not affect the movement of sperm in the female reproductive tract. After ejaculation, sperm will quickly swim toward the cervix and may enter the uterus and fallopian tubes to combine with the egg. Therefore, any form of physical activity does not reduce the risk of pregnancy.
6. Women must reach orgasm during sexual intercourse in order to become pregnant. This is a common misconception. Whether a woman reaches orgasm does not affect the likelihood of pregnancy. Pregnancy requires only the meeting of sperm and egg, which can occur withoutOccurs with orgasm. A woman can become pregnant anytime she has unprotected intercourse, whether or not she experiences orgasm.
7. Women can become pregnant by swallowing semen during oral sex. This statement is true, but it only applies to the specific case of oral sex. In oral sex, if a man ejaculates in a woman\’s mouth, the sperm does not enter the woman\’s reproductive system and therefore does not lead to pregnancy. However, this does not mean that all forms of unprotected sex are safe. Other types of unprotected sex, such as vaginal and anal sex, still carry a high risk of pregnancy.
8. If the penis is not fully inserted, that is, the man ejaculates in the woman’s vulva instead of her vagina, the woman will not become pregnant. This statement is wrong. Even if the penis is not fully inserted, sperm can still enter the vagina through the vaginal opening and potentially continue to swim up and combine with the egg. The structure of the vagina allows sperm to enter without complete insertion, so even in this situation, a woman is still at risk of becoming pregnant.
9. Douching after sexual intercourse, that is, rinsing the vagina with water, soap or warm coke, can flush away sperm and prevent pregnancy. Not only is this approach ineffective, it can be harmful. Douching the vagina may disrupt the normal balance of vaginal flora and increase the risk of infection. Additionally, sperm binds to an egg before it enters the uterus, so vaginal douching cannot prevent pregnancy from occurring. Proper contraceptive methods should be taken before sexual intercourse, not afterwards.
10. It is impossible for a girl to get pregnant if she has not yet menstruated. This statement is wrong. Although adolescent girls usually do not ovulate before menarche, some girls may begin ovulating before menarche. This means they can become pregnant even without menstruation. Therefore, even if girls have not started menstruating yet, they should take appropriate contraceptive measures to avoid unwanted pregnancy.
11. If a woman urinates immediately after her partner ejaculates, she will not become pregnant. This statement is wrong. Urination occurs through the urethral system, while sperm enters the uterus through the vagina. Urinating does not affect sperm that have already entered the vagina; they can still swim upward and potentially combine with an egg. Additionally, trying to remove sperm through urination may increase the risk of urinary tract infection.
These myths and misconceptions about pregnancy may lead people to make unsafe sexual decisions, increasing the risk of unintended pregnancy. Understanding the truth behind these myths, as well as proper contraceptive knowledge, is crucial to preventing unwanted pregnancy and maintaining sexual health. You should always use effective contraception when engaging in sexual activity and seek professional medical advice when necessary.
