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Common Myths Resources (things that are not true) Learn more at the following websites: www.pptrust.org It is important to know the facts about , www.plannedparenthood.org Birth Control www.teenwire.com and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). www.siecus.org Many myths (untruths) exist such as: Options Visit Planned Parenthood and pick up copies of I can’t get pregnant if … Planned Parenthood’s series of health brochures as well as the Department of State Health Ser- “ . . . I’m on my period.” vices’ booklet Birth Control – Your Choices. Fact: A woman can get pregnant during her period or 6749 Bandera Rd. at any point in her monthly cycle. (210) 681-7800 11514 Perrin-Beitel (210) 590-0202 “. . . a man ‘pulls out’ (withdrawal) before ejaculating.” 120 West Ashby Fact: Sperm can be released before, during and after (210) 736-2475 104 Babcock ejaculation, causing pregnancy. (210) 736-2262 “. . . it’s my first time having sex.” Fact: Anytime you have unprotected sex you can get pregnant. 8725 Marbach Rd. 2346 E. Southcross Blvd. (210) 674-2222 (210) 333-5454 “. . . I have sex standing up.” Fact: No matter what sexual position, unprotected sex 803 Castroville Rd. (210) 434-4811 can result in pregnancy.

also “. . . I pee or douche after having sex.” Alice Clinic - 313 E. 1st, Alice, Texas 78332 • (361) 664-0831 Deciding Which Birth Control Fact: Peeing or douching after sex does not Kingsville Clinic - 1028 S. 14th Street, Kingsville, TX 78363 • (361) 592-2649 Administrative Office - 104 Babcock, San Antonio, TX 78201• (210)736-2244 is Right for You “flush out” sperm from the body. However, it is A fee schedule that’s right for you - At several clinics fees are based on income and recommended that you wash yourself and urinate family size. Please call one of our clinic locations for more information. Effectiveness Chart (pee) after having sex to reduce the chance of getting a . Planned Parenthood accepts cash/checks, insurance, , Visa, Mastercard and Discover Abstinence “. . . I have anal sex.” at all locations. Fact: Although pregnancy risk may be lessened with Types of Birth Control anal sex, pregnancy can occur if sperm enter the as bodily fluids from the man and woman mix Common Myths • Birth Control • Pregnancy Testing • together during sex. • Testing & Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases for women and men • Gynecological Exams, Pap tests and evaluation for abnormal paps, Resources “. . . I have sex in the pool, shower or bath.” pelvic exams and clinical breast exams • Male Exams • Care including mammogram referrals Fact: Pregnancy can occur when couples have sex in • Care (Texas license #008246, #140001, #140002) the pool, shower or bath. Sperm is not flushed out or • Referral for and “killed” by hot or cold water or bath soaps.

It is important to know the facts about birth control. www.pptrust.org Planned Parenthood Trust of San Antonio and South Central Texas See resources on back panel. © www.pptrust.org Rev. 12/09 is deciding whether, when and how many children to have. It is one of the Consider These Questions When most important decisions you will make in your life. Using birth control can reduce Deciding Which pregnancy when used correctly and allow you to take charge of your future. , a form of birth control, can also reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). See Planned Birth Control is Right for You Parenthood’s “STDs –Infections Spread Through Sex” brochure for more information. Planned Parenthood provides a full range of birth control options. The purposes of this • How will birth control fit into my daily life? brochure are to: 1) Introduce your family planning options; 2) Give you questions to consider • How will I use my birth control? about birth control choices; and 3) Provide additional resources about birth control. • Will I need to do something everyday – once a week – once a month – once every You have many birth control options: permanent, intrauterine devices (IUDs), hormonal, barrier, spermicidal and three months – once every three years? Is it behavioral. It is important to note that when no birth control is used, 85 out of 100 women become pregnant in a permanent? year. Planned Parenthood staff will provide you with detailed information about your birth control choices. • How well does it work? Comparing Effectiveness of Family Planning Methods • What are the side effects? More effective How to make your Less than 1 pregnancy per • Will my birth control protect me from 100 women in one year method more effective Implants, IUD, female : STDs? After procedure, little or nothing to do or remember • How much will my birth control cost? : Use another method for first 3 months • How convenient is it? • Do I need a prescription? Can I buy this Injectables: Get repeat injections on time over-the-counter? Lactational Method (for 6 months): Breastfeed often, • Is this something to talk about with my day and night partner? Pills: Take a pill each day

Patch, ring: Keep in place, change on time Condoms, diaphragm: Use Abstinence is a decision not to engage in correctly every time you have sex any sexual activity – oral, vaginal, anal or methods: Abstain or use condoms on fertile outercourse (see Planned Parenthood’s STD days. Newest(Standard Days Method and TwoDay Method) may be easier brochure for more information about the different to use. types of sexual activity). Abstinence must be

Withdrawal, spermicides: Use practiced continuously to be 100% effective. correctly every time you have sex Continuous abstinence is the safest and healthiest decision for young people. When a person decides to engage in sexual activity, it

Less effective is important to know all of the birth control About 30 per 100 women in one year options available to reduce the risk of STDs Reprinted with permission from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health/Center for Communication and . Programs/INFO Project and the World Health Organization.