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Anal Intercourse Doesn’t Protect you from Pregnancy

This time, we talk about another mistake everyone accepted gladly: Anal intercourse doesn’t protect you from pregnancy!

  Join us on Facebook!   Anal intercourse isn’t intercourse? There’s been plenty said on whether anal intercourse is real intercourse or not. We’re doing anal intercourse a great disservice with this. The conviction that this is gay intercourse and that a woman can’t get pregnant with it is one of the reasons for this belief. But this isn’t the case. We know that there’s not just one true type of intercourse and that there’s no gay, lesbian or straight sexual...Anal Intercourse Doesn’t Protect you from Pregnancy

There Is No Way Back after Vasectomy

Along with condoms, men are familiar with the form of contraception known as sterilization or, more correctly, vasectomy.

How is vasectomy performed? Vasectomy is the more correct term for sterilization, which is a surgical procedure. A surgeon cuts or removes the vas deferens, the tube which carries sperms upwards from your testicle. It is usually performed to prevent inflammations and, at the same time, it is the method for permanent sterilisation of men and one of the possibilities of contraception. After the operation, swelling and an unpleasant feeling are normal, which can be alleviated...There Is No Way Back after Vasectomy

Use of Contraception In The World

When was the first contraceptive pill made? How widely is the use of contraception spread across the world?

Read the interesting facts about the use of contraception across the world and the historical overview, that is, the time from the first contraceptive method to modern methods used today, as well as knowledge and usefulness of contraceptives among inhabitants of different continents. Use of contraception in the past One of the first forms of contraception is a pessary (vaginal suppository), often lubricated with honey, and used by women in ancient Egypt. Condoms were...Use of Contraception In The World

The Mechanical Methods of Contraception

Which are the mechanical methods of contraception and what are the advantages and disadvantages of these methods?

Let us look at the ways in which you can prevent unwanted pregnancy. At the same time, read about the advantages and disadvantages of mechanical methods of contraception. Mechanical methods of contraception include condoms, diaphragms, spermicides and the IUS (intrauterine system). These methods prevent semen to come into contact with an ovary. Mechanical method of contraception #1: Condom Condom is a thin rubber cover for the male sexual organ. There is probably no...The Mechanical Methods of Contraception

A History of The Pill

What is the history of the contraceptive pill? Read about it in the article.

A history of the pill The combined oral contraceptive pill is often referred to as birth-control pill or simply the pill and it was first placed on the market in 1960 in America. The advantages of the pill are protection against unwanted pregnancy, regular menstrual cycle and, of course, sexual intercourse without a condom – naturally, only if you checked whether your partner does not have any sexually transmitted diseases. The positive characteristics of the pill made the...A History of The Pill

Do you use condoms correctly and regularly?

Research shows that any damage to the condom is not the main reason that the condom “fails” and consequently a pregnancy or a sexually transmitted disease occurs. Damage to the condom causes only 2 percent of this. A much bigger problem, according to research, is irregular and incorrect use of the condom. So, the biggest cause for pregnancy is an incorrect use of a condom or an irregular use with every intercourse.  In case of correct and regular usage, condoms are...Do you use condoms correctly and regularly?

The History of Contraception Unveiled

The history of contraception is a rarely-taught but often-interesting subject. Now's your chance to learn about it.

The history of contraception: The beginnings The turning point was the launch of a device for the genitals by F. K. Wilde, a doctor from Berlin, in 1838. However, the product wasn’t very successful because it was slightly awkward to use, and uncomfortable and ineffective. By 1881, his professional colleague took matters into his own hands and published an extensive document where he explained the purpose the device in detail. This was a new and upgraded model which almost...The History of Contraception Unveiled