Myths
Displaying 13-24 of 45 articles tagged “myths”
Pregnancy & fertility
Getting pregnant: Yes you can!
Just because you haven't gotten pregnant yet does not mean you don't need birth control.
Sterilization
5 vasectomy myths, busted
Getting the snip gets a bad rap—but if you’re done with kids or never want any, don’t let rumors stop you from learning more.
Implant (Nexplanon)
5 myths about the implant, busted
It’s tiny, it’s super effective, and we promise it’s not a tracking device. Get to know the birth control implant, a.k.a. Nexplanon.
Birth control pill
5 myths about the pill, busted
The pill is still the most popular birth control method in the U.S.—and it’s still the subject of all kinds of crazy rumors.
Birth control
Can menstrual products mess with your birth control?
Rock an IUD or a NuvaRing and want to use tampons or a menstrual cup? Follow a few tips and you’re good to go.
Emergency contraception
5 myths about the emergency contraceptive pill, busted
When it comes to post-sex pregnancy prevention, don't believe the rumors.
Better sex
5 myths about lube, busted
Just a few of the reasons why you should probably drop everything and shop for lube right now.
Better sex
The real deal about aphrodisiacs
We still haven’t found that magic sex elixir, and it might be time to stop looking.
"Not right now"
5 myths about virginity, busted
The answers to all your questions about virginity and its mythical guardian, the hymen.
IUD
No pain, no gain: The IUD insertion process
Unlike me, you should take some advance measures to prepare yourself for the process.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
5 myths about getting HIV, busted
There are a lot of myths out there, so here’s the real deal on how HIV is spread.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
5 myths about living with HIV, busted
If you’re one of the 1.2 million HIV-positive people in the U.S., you can have a long, healthy life.
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