That Ain’t True!: 10 Sexual Health Myths

Debunking the most popular untruths about sex.

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A Woman Cannot Get Pregnant While on Her Period - Yes, it’s unlikely, but it’s not impossible. Sperm can stay inside the body for up to a week and if you ovulate during or soon after your period, you can get pregnant. So be mindful about using contraception. (Photo: Thinkstock Images/Getty Images)If I Had an STD, I Would Know - While some women may know they have an STD because they are showing clear signs that something is wrong, not all do. Sometimes, STDs are asymptomatic. So if you really want to know your status, get tested. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Don’t Believe the Hype! - Even though there are lots of resources and websites to help educate us about sexual health, there are plenty of mistruths out there, too. Read more about debunking the most popular reproductive and sexual myths out there and why we shouldn’t listen to the noise. — Kellee Terrell(Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images

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