Sexual Myths

21. Condoms are 100% effective.

Although condoms are a very effective method of birth control, there is a slight failure rate if they are not used correctly. Most condom problems are due to user failure.

22. I cannot get pregnant while on the pill.

Oral Contraception is an effective method of birth control, but there is a slight chance the 'pill' will fail, mostly due to user failure. When used correctly only 1 women out of 1000 will become pregnant within a year.

23. If a condom breaks there is nothing that I can do.

If a condom breaks there are alternatives. Insert an applicator of foam immediately. Go to a doctor and obtain the emergency contraceptive pill (the so-called