Patricia, have you gone crazy? Has the website’s focus changed? No, dear friend! Did you know that Famivita Content is also often visited by women and even men who do not want to be moms or dads? Yes! Many women find themselves afraid of an imminent pregnancy. That’s why I’ve decided to give some tips on how not to get pregnant. It seems contradictory… Some women want a baby so badly, and others don’t even dream of it (for now). But it’s not always the right time.
But everyone knows how not to get pregnant! No, not everyone! Some very young girls and boys who are starting their sex life can make a careless mistake in a moment of excitement. So I think it’s very important to talk about the other side too. Although most people really want a baby, let’s make it clear how not to get pregnant for those who want to wait a little longer before having children. How not to get pregnant? See below!
Tip 1 Condom
If you’re still a virgin or already sexually active, see a gynecologist as soon as the relationship with your partner, boyfriend, or even a crush starts to get a little hotter. These things with sex aren’t always predictable, and the moment can come without you even realizing it. That’s why it’s great to be prepared for sex. This way, you’ll have fewer worries later on. It’s ideal to start using a contraceptive method and always, always, always use a male or female condom. Besides preventing pregnancy, it also protects you from sexually transmitted diseases1. Does it sound like something a school nurse or sexologist would say? But it really is the truth! Aunt Patricia always says: cover the bird so it doesn’t leave unwanted marks on you.
Tip 2 Birth Control
For women who already use birth control and have a steady partner (married, engaged, boyfriend), it’s very important never to forget to take your birth control pill and also to take contraceptive pills religiously2. Most unwanted pregnancies happen when a woman forgets to take the pill correctly. Stopping the medication can cause hormonal spikes and trigger ovulation. Consequently pregnancy can occur if there is sex on the fertile day or close to it. Therefore, avoiding forgetfulness is the main tip, but if it happens you can use condoms for the rest of the cycle, until your period comes and a new pack is started. There are several forms of contraceptive methods:
- Oral
- Injectable
- Implant
- Patch
- IUD
- Diaphragm
Tip 3 Withdrawal and Calendar Method
Using withdrawal (coitus interruptus) does not prevent pregnancy3! Although it’s often used by couples looking to avoid pregnancy, withdrawal can trick you. The lubricating fluid that comes out of the penis when it’s erect also contains sperm. That’s why you really should always use a contraceptive method. The calendar method is also widely used. However, it’s only effective for women who have a very well-defined, regular cycle with no delays. Not having intercourse during the fertile period can prevent pregnancy, but irregular cycles make this method prone to errors.
Tip 4 Morning-After Pill
The morning-after pill is also a way to prevent pregnancy, but it’s less effective than the methods mentioned above. For those seeking information on how not to get pregnant, this is not the best tip. The morning-after pill should be a last resort. Before resorting to this emergency method, the couple should think carefully and choose one of the methods mentioned above. Condoms, birth control pills, and other forms of protection. But if necessary, it can help prevent implantation. However, you should take a pregnancy test after a few days’ menstrual delay if your period doesn’t arrive as expected.
We can say that the only 100% guaranteed way not to get pregnant is abstinence. But since not everyone follows this, the ideal is to adopt other, slightly less effective methods like condoms and also hormonal contraception such as the pill. If taken correctly, these are effective up to 99% of the time. The biggest tip on how not to get pregnant is: have protected sex and never trust a quick encounter or minimal penetration. If there is exchange of body fluids between sexual organs, it’s possible to get pregnant if you’re in your fertile period. Still have doubts? Talk to your doctor and don’t be embarrassed to say you’re looking for more tips on how not to get pregnant!
