What is a myth? A myth is a statement that has either proven to be false or there is no evidence to support that it is true. It is NOT true. Pregnancy Myths: You can’t get pregnant if... It’s your first time If you’re both virgins If the guy pulls out before he ejaculates or if doesn’t go all the way in If you have sex in a pool or hot tub If the girl douches with coca-cola or vinegar after sex If both partners don’t orgasm at the same time If the girl jumps up and down after sex (to get the sperm out) If the girl pushes really hard on her belly button after sex If the girl takes a shower or bath right away If the girl is on top during sex If the girl takes aspirin and drinks a coke after sex If the girl makes herself sneeze for fifteen minutes after sex Health and Sex Myths: Sex equals love and commitment Sex will hold a relationship together You can’t get STDs from oral sex If you stop fooling around once a guy is aroused he will be in serious pain Sex cures acne Having sex equals adulthood Sex always feels great Everyone is doing it No one will want to marry someone who isn’t experienced Sex will fix relationships Myths about STDs: AIDS only happens to Homosexuals You can’t get AIDS or STDs if you have sex with just one person You can tell if someone has AIDS or an STD You can’t get AIDS from oral sex Anal intercourse is safer and therefore okay When I get to know my partner, they will tell me if they have AIDS or another STD Myths about contraception: You can’t get AIDS or STDs if you use the birth control pill The pill is 100% effective against pregnancy You can’t get pregnant or catch a disease if you use a condom You can’t get pregnant or catch a disease if you use two condoms