Sex Myths

The following is a list of myths about sex and the actual truth.

Myth: A woman with a torn or missing hymen is not a virgin.
Truth: The hymen is a thin layer of skin that partially covers the vagina. It is very sensitive and easily torn. It can be broken from sports, horseback riding, using tampons, or from masturbating. Some women are even born without one. So a woman with a torn or missing hymen can still be a virgin.

Myth: Women cannot get pregnant the first time they have sex.
Truth: This is false. Women can get pregnant their first time. There is no basis in reality for this. The only way a woman would not get pregnant her first time having sex is if she doesn't have ovaries or hasn't gone through puberty (and would be too young to have sex in that case).

Myth: If a guy withdrawals (pulls out) before he ejaculates, there is no chance of pregnancy.
Truth: Even if he doesn't ejaculate, there could be sperm in pre-ejaculation that can cause pregnancy. There is also the chance of catching an STD even if he pulls out. So this "withdrawal method" is not a good idea.

Myth: Oral sex is safer and condoms are not necessary.
Truth: STDs can be spread through oral sex, even HIV. So oral sex is no safer. Wear a condom.

Myth: Semen is low carb.
Truth: Semen is mostly fructose (fruit sugar) and enzymes, which means it is not low carb.

Myth: Women cannot get pregnant from anal sex.
Truth: While it is true anal sex can not make a woman pregnant, after the anal sex has been completed, semen can leak from the anus into the vagina, causing pregnancy (though the chances of this are low).

Myth: Everyone is having anal sex.
Truth: Some people do have anal sex. Other people do not. Having or not having anal sex does not make someone any better or worse of a person.

Myth: Douching after sex will decrease the likely hood of becoming pregnant.
Truth: Douching can actually increase the likely hood, because it will push sperm further up into the vagina.

Myth: Having sex in a pool, hot tub, or shower is safer.
Truth: Having sex in water is not safer. Water won't prevent pregnancy or the transmission of STDs from occurring. However, if the penis is not in the vagina, it is very unlikely pregnancy will occur, because sperm can't survive in water for that long. Also, sex in water with chemicals (like chlorine) will push the water (and chemicals) into the vagina, and cause bacterial infections. Furthermore, having sex in water also washes away natural lubrication, which can make it harder to engage in intercourse.

Myth: If a man cannot go 30 minutes or longer, there is something wrong with him.
Truth: Real life is not like a porno movie. On average, most men can last between 3 and 10 minutes. So more foreplay or after play should be added, to make the love making last longer.

Myth: Average penis size is 7 inches or larger.
Truth: The average is actually between 5 and 6 inches. So being in that range is nothing to be ashamed of.

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