5 Myths Sexual Health

Technology allows people to get information, but the information obtained may not be accurate. Abundant information about sex, for example, is very easily obtained via the Internet. However the information is mixed between facts and myths. To straighten it, the following five sexual health myths you need to know.

1. Myth: using two condoms better
In fact, the use of condoms, the more does not mean better. By using two condoms, the possibility of leaking even greater. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), using condoms can prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, and unplanned pregnancy. However, previous way is by not having sex or be faithful to one partner.


2. Myth: Natural family planning is not reliable 
In fact, natural family planning can prevent pregnancy if done properly, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Natural family planning is a way to prevent pregnancy by not using drugs or any tool. Using natural family planning indicator of body temperature, menstrual cycle, and cervical mucus before having sex.

Even the researchers in 2007, said natural family planning as effective as the contraceptive pill. Of the 100 respondents who use natural family planning, only one in 25 people who get pregnant. However, this method can not be relied upon to prevent the transmission of IMS.
 
3. Myth: sex during menstruation is not going to get pregnant
In fact, although the probability is low, but someone could be pregnant at any period in the menstrual cycle.
  
"Sperm can live in the body up to a week. So if you have sex during menstruation and have a short menstrual cycle, sperm can still fertilize your eggs mature," says Sherman Silber, director of the Infertility Center of St. Louis.
 
4. Myth: men can not orgasm multiple times

It is true, men need enough time to begin to feel comfortable again after ejaculation. But in fact, men can feel some comfort peaks during intercourse. Some sex experts believe, that a man can control his ejaculation, so it can hold a few times to feel the climax.

5. Myth: penis size can be seen from the size of the shoe   
In fact no study has found a link between the two. Even studies in the year 2002 trying to prove the existence of both of these linkages, and the researchers did not get it. 



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