Comments on: How to Avoid Getting Pregnant

on 7/8/2007 As displayed in the movie "Knocked Up" A woman cant get pregrant if she is on top - gravity and all :p

(while that is funny it is very un-true of course - fyi)

on 11/22/2005 Sex is not a "bad" thing, and humans have sexual instincts just like any other animal. Whether or not you're planning on having sex, always be prepared. Choosing what kind of birth control is right for you can be difficult; always make sure you've done ample research on the methods available to you and remember that NOTHING is foolproof. The only safe sex is masturbation (because abstinence is, by definition, the lack thereof). Even if there is no direct genital contact, semen can be spread on hands and through other indirect contact. Also, there does not have to be an ejaculation for pregnancy to occur. You can talk to your partner, close friends, family, doctor, or visit a local clinic (such as Planned Parenthood or other free/open gynecological clinics) to help decide which method could be right for you. Also keep in mind that most birth control methods do not protect against the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

on 11/22/2005 Get a book like "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" which explains Fertility Awareness (NOT the old fashioned and flawed rhythm method). Or, learn to chart your fertility signs on a website such as FertilityFriend. You can also use Ovusoft software. The charting sites usually don't allow you to use their method as birth control, but you CAN use it in conjunction with a barrier method, and feel more in control if you do decide to have children.

on 11/22/2005 If you are uncomfortable talking to your kids about sex and relationships, there are some amazing books out there that you can just leave in their rooms. Believe me, they will read them. It's a start - knowledge is key.

on 11/22/2005 If you take the pill and are on antibiotics, you risk becoming pregnant. The antibiotics reduces the pill's effectiveness. Use a condom as well during and for a week after the last antibiotic pill. Better to be safe than sorry!

on 11/22/2005 One does not necessarily have to become abstinent, it is not the solution for EVERYONE. Unrealistic attitudes like these are what cause accidents. We're human, what matters is that we are prepared!

on 11/22/2005 The abstinence argument is flawed--it's simply not for everyone. Sex with another woman won't get you pregnant either. Don't moralize other people's personal choices.

on 11/22/2005 The best way to avoid getting pregnant is, in my opinion, NO SEX.

on 11/22/2005 Pretty self-explanatory.
The word says it all.