Nowadays, with the full implementation of the two-child policy, many couples have put aside their worries and fully begun to explore sex; but before the policy was relaxed, couples’ contraception was still a topic that was often mentioned, and contraception was There are many methods, and many people will inadvertently fall into misunderstandings about contraception. So, what are the misunderstandings about couples' contraception? How should couples use contraception? Let’s find out together!

Do you know the 5 major misunderstandings about contraception among young couples?

You will not get pregnant after ejaculating outside your body

In fact, a small amount of semen will leak out before a man ejaculates. There are thousands of sperm in a small amount of semen. The sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for 3-7 days. After meeting the egg, it can easily lead to an unexpected pregnancy in the woman. This so-called birth control method has a high failure rate.

Contraception during the safe period is very safe

The term "safe period" can easily mislead people into thinking that it is safe, reliable and difficult to get pregnant. In fact, the safe period is not safe at all, because firstly, women’s monthly ovulation period is not fixed and may be affected by many factors and cannot be accurately calculated; secondly, some women’s menstrual cycle is not fixed, and the ovulation time is not fixed; thirdly, it may also be once every month Release two eggs. A variety of factors contribute to an unsafe period. According to statistics, the failure rate of using the safe period method for contraception reaches 25%.

Just put the condom on before ejaculation

Many men do not use condoms all the time, but only put them on urgently before ejaculation. As everyone knows, in the early stages, sperm may have leaked out of the seminal vesicle fluid, and pregnancy may occur with a small amount of sperm.

Emergency contraception is the "protector" of sex

Emergency contraceptive pills are not as effective as conventional contraceptive methods. After taking them, 1/3 of women will have their next menstrual period early or delayed, so they can only be used as a temporary remedy and should not be used repeatedly.

Refuse short-acting contraceptive pills

Many women believe that short-acting contraceptive pills will cause weight gain and spots on the face. This misconception makes many women refuse to take birth control pills. In fact, the short-acting birth control pills currently commonly used in my country have low hormone content, mild side effects, and almost no impact on body weight. You can get pregnant after stopping the pill.

For women who have not yet planned to conceive a baby, it is very important to use scientific contraception during sexual life; however, many friends must have little idea of ​​how to do contraceptive work well.

What are the correct contraceptive methods?

1. Living with a regular boyfriend - intrauterine device

The risk of sexually transmitted diseases is low, and you can choose an efficient and stable intrauterine device. Clinical practice suggests that it is safe for unmarried women with stable sexual partners to use intrauterine devices. Since the uterine muscle wall of unmarried women is highly tense and sensitive, and the intrauterine device is easy to shift or fall off, follow-up should be strengthened and regular B-ultrasound examinations should be carried out to reduce failure.

2. Living with a regular boyfriend - short-acting contraceptive pills

Another suitable choice for women living with a regular boyfriend is short-term oral contraceptive pills. The third-generation oral contraceptive pill has the advantages of low dose, high efficacy, few side effects, and pregnancy after stopping the pill. It can be used for newlyweds or cohabitants. Used by women who do not want to have children yet.

3. Women with stable sexual partners and frequent sexual activities - safe period contraception, condoms, and diaphragms

Relatively speaking, daily life is more regular and emotions are more stable. If the menstrual cycle is regular, you can choose safe period contraception. It is advisable to use condoms or diaphragms for contraception during non-safe periods.

4. Women with unstable sexual partners - condoms

Since you are easily infected with sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, etc., from the perspective of sexual safety and sexual hygiene, condoms should be used for contraception. Condoms are easy to use, effective, have few side effects, are easy to obtain and use (condoms are easy to pick up from pharmacies and condom vending machines), and have dual effects on contraception and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. If you change sexual partners frequently, it is recommended that women bring their own condoms. Durex double-safe condoms are a better choice, making sex safer!

5. After having sex without contraception - emergency contraception

Many women's pregnancies are caused by unprotected sex and involuntary love. This kind of "love comes" and it will not come "prepared". If you have sex without contraception, use emergency contraception immediately. This method is limited to emergency use only and is not used as a routine method.