Sex interview
NHS- 15 things you should know about sex
1: Yes,
you can get pregnant the first time that you have sex.
You may
have heard that a girl can't get pregnant the first time that she has
sex. The truth is, if a boy and a girl have sex and don’t use
contraception, she can get pregnant, whether it’s her first time or she has had
sex lots of times.
A boy
can get a girl pregnant the first time he has sex. If you’re
female and have sex, you can get pregnant as soon as you start ovulating
(releasing eggs). This happens before you have your first period. Find out more
about periods and the menstrual cycle.
Using
contraception protects against pregnancy. Using condoms also protects against
sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Before you have sex, talk to your partner
about contraception, and make sure you’ve got some contraception. Find out
about getting contraception and tips on using condoms.
2: Yes,
you can get pregnant if a boy withdraws (pulls out) his penis before
he comes.
There's
a myth that a girl can’t get pregnant if a boy withdraws his penis before
he ejaculates (comes). The truth is, pulling out the penis won’t stop a girl
from getting pregnant.
Before
a boy ejaculates, there's sperm in the pre-ejaculatory fluid (pre-come),
which leaks out when he gets excited. It only takes one sperm to get a girl
pregnant. Pre-come can contain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), so withdrawing the
penis won't prevent you from getting an infection.
If a
boy says he’ll take care to withdraw before he ejaculates, don’t believe him.
Nobody can stop themselves from leaking sperm before they come. Always use
a condom to protect yourself against STIs, and also use other contraception to
prevent unwanted pregnancy.
3: Yes,
you can get pregnant if you have sex during your period.
There's
a myth that a girl can’t get pregnant if she has sex during her period.
The truth is, she can get pregnant at any time of the month if she has sex
without contraception.
Sperm
can survive for several days after sex, so even if you do it
during your period, sperm can stay in the body long enough to get you
pregnant.
4: Yes,
you can get pregnant if you have sex standing up, sitting down or in any
other position.
You
may have heard the myth that a girl can’t get pregnant if she has sex
standing up, sitting down, or if she jumps up and down afterwards. The truth
is, there’s no such thing as a ‘safe’ position if you’re having sex without a
condom or another form of contraception.
There
are also no ‘safe’ places to have sex, including the bath or shower. Pregnancy
can happen whatever position you do it in, and wherever you do it. All that's
needed is for a sperm to meet an egg.
5:
No, you can't get pregnant by having oral sex.
You
may have heard that you can get pregnant by having oral sex. The truth is, a girl can’t
get pregnant this way, even if she swallows sperm. But you can catch STIs
through oral sex, including gonorrhoea, chlamydia and herpes. It’s safer to use a condom on a penis, and a dam (a very thin, soft
plastic square that acts as a barrier) over the female genitals if you have
oral sex.
6:
No, drinking alcohol doesn't make you better in bed.
There's
a myth that drinking alcohol makes you perform better in bed. The truth
is, when you’re drunk it’s hard to make smart decisions. Alcohol can make you
take risks, such as having sex before you’re ready, or having sex with
someone you don't like. Drinking won't make the experience better. You’re more
likely to regret having sex if you do it when you’re drunk. Find out more about
sex and alcohol.
7:
You can’t use clingfilm, plastic bags, crisp packets or anything else instead
of a condom. They won't work.
There's
a myth that you can use a plastic bag, clingfilm or a crisp packet instead
of a condom. The truth is, you can't. Only a condom can protect against STIs.
You
can get condoms free from:
•
community contraceptive clinics
•
sexual health and genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics
•
some young persons services
You
can also buy them from pharmacies and shops. Make sure that they have the CE
mark on them, as this means that they've been tested to European safety
standards. Find sexual health services near you, including contraception
clinics.
8: No,
a boy’s testicles (balls) will not explode if he doesn’t have sex.
You
may have heard the myth that if a boy doesn't have sex his balls will explode.
The truth is, not having sex doesn't harm boys or girls, and a boy’s balls
will not explode.
Boys
and men produce sperm all the time. If they don’t ejaculate the sperm is
absorbed into their body. Ejaculation can happen if they masturbate or have a
wet dream. They don’t have to have sex. Find out about boys' bodies.
9:
No, condoms can't be washed out and used again.
Don't
believe anyone who says that you can wash condoms and use them again. The truth
is, you can't use a condom more than once, even if you wash it out. If you've
used a condom, throw it away and use a new one if you have sex again.
This
is true for male condoms and female condoms. Condoms need to be changed after 30
minutes of sex because friction can weaken the condom, making it more likely to
break or fail. Get tips on using condoms.
10:
Yes, you can get pregnant if you have sex only once.
You
may have heard the myth that you have to have sex lots of times to get pregnant.
The truth is, you can get pregnant if you have sex once. All it takes
is for one sperm to meet an egg. To avoid pregnancy, always use contraception,
and use a condom to protect against STIs.
11:
You don't always get symptoms if you have an STI.
You
may have heard the myth that you'd always know if you had an STI
because it would hurt when you pee, or you’d notice a discharge, unusual
smell or soreness. This isn't true.
Many
people don't notice signs of infection, so you won't always know if you're infected.
You can't tell by looking at someone whether they've got an STI. If you're
worried that you've caught an STI, visit your GP or local sexual health clinic.
Check-ups and tests for STIs are free and confidential, including for under-16s.
Find out about sexual health services near you.
12:
Yes, women who have sex with women can get STIs.
You
may have heard that women who sleep with women can’t get or pass on STIs. This
isn't true. If a woman has an STI and has sex with another woman, the infection
can be passed on through vaginal fluid (including fluid on shared sex toys),
blood or close body contact.
Always use
condoms on shared sex toys, and use dams to cover the genitals during oral sex. A dam is a very thin, soft plastic square
that acts as a barrier to prevent infection (ask about dams at a pharmacist
or sexual health clinic). If a woman is also having sex with a
man, using contraception and condoms will help to prevent STIs
and unintended pregnancy.
13:
Not all gay men have anal sex.
You
may have heard that all gay men have anal sex. This isn't true. Anal sex, like
any sexual activity, is a matter of preference. Some people choose to do it as
part of their sex life and some don’t, whether they're gay, straight, lesbian
or bisexual.
According
to the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (taken in 2000),
12.3% of men and 11.3% of women had had anal sex in the previous year. Whatever
sex you have, use a condom to protect yourself and your partner against
STIs. However, having sex isn't the only way to show your feelings for someone.
14:
A girl is not ready to have sex just because she's started her periods.
You
may have heard that a girl should be having sex once she starts having
periods. This isn't true.
Starting
your periods means that you're growing up, and that you could get pregnant if
you were to have sex. It doesn’t mean that you're ready to have sex, or that
you should be sexually active.
People
feel ready to have sex at different times. It’s a personal decision. Most young
people in England wait until they're 16 or older before they start having sex.
Find out more about periods and the menstrual cycle.
The Ten Biggest Myths
About Sex
Myth
#1: Everyone at my school is having sex.
FALSE.
The average age when people start having sex is 17. And even once people start
having sex, most teens don't have sex very often. In fact, 30 percent of people
haven't had sex by the time they turn 20. So it's normal to wait until you're
older to have sex.
Myth
#2: You can't get pregnant the first time you have sex.
FALSE.
You can get pregnant anytime you have vaginal (penis-in-vagina) sex. If you're
having sex without birth control, you can get pregnant — whether it's the first
time or the 100th time. It's even possible for to get pregnant before you have
your first period. Bottom line: if you're going to have vaginal sex, use birth
control to prevent pregnancy.
Myth
#3: You can't get pregnant during your period.
FALSE.
It's not super common, but it's possible to get pregnant from sex you had
during your period. This is because sperm can hang out in your reproductive
organs for SIX whole days, waiting for one of your eggs to come out.
Myth
#4: You can't get pregnant if you have sex in the water.
FALSE.
Lots of babies have been made in pools and hot tubs. You get zero protection
from pregnancy by having sex in a pool, bath, or shower. That's because the
sperm are still getting in the vagina during vaginal (penis-in-vagina) sex.
HOWEVER,
sometimes people are scared of getting pregnant from swimming in a pool that a
guy has ejaculated in. That's not going to happen. Sperm can't do the
backstroke through the pool water, into a vagina, and cause a pregnancy. So if
a guy cums/ejaculates near but not on or in a girl in water, she won't get
pregnant.
Myth
#5: Douching after sex prevents pregnancy.
FALSE.
Squirting water, soda, vinegar or anything else up your vagina after sex won't
prevent pregnancy ... but it could give you an infection. The only thing that
will prevent pregnancy is using birth control every time you have vaginal (penis-in-vagina)
sex.
Myth
#6: Birth control doesn't really work.
FALSE.
When used correctly, lots of birth control methods are super effective — like,
more than 99 percent effective — at preventing pregnancy. But if you don't use
birth control correctly, it doesn't work as well.
Some
methods, like the IUD and implant] are easy to use correctly — they're placed
in your body and do their thing without the chance that you could mess it up.
Other methods, like the pill, are a little harder because you have to remember
to take it every day, try not to miss any pills, and keep getting your new
packs on time. If you miss pills, you're at risk for pregnancy.
Condoms
are 98 percent effective at preventing pregnancy when used correctly. And
condoms are also the best way to avoid STDs. But you have to put the condom on
before you start having sex, and keep it on the entire time you're having sex.
While condoms can break, this usually happens because they're used wrong. Using
extra lubricant with a condom helps keep it from breaking.
The
best thing to do is to use both a condom and another birth control method.
Myth
#7: You can't get STDs from oral sex.
FALSE.
While most STDs are spread through vaginal (penis-in-vagina) and anal
(penis-in-anus) sex, unprotected oral sex can also put you at risk for STDs.
Things like HPV, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and hepatitis B can all be spread
through oral sex. HIV is less likely to be transmitted through oral sex.
To
protect each other from STDs, it's a good idea to use condoms for oral sex on a
penis (that's what flavored condoms are made for!). And you can use Sheer Glyde
dams, cut-open condoms, or plastic wrap for oral sex on a vulva.
Myth
#8: You'd know if you (or your partner) had an STD.
FALSE.
Most people who have an STD never have symptoms. So just because you and your
partner don't have symptoms doesn't mean you shouldn't worry about STDs. People
with STDs can pass them to others, even if they feel fine. And if left
untreated, some STDs can turn into really dangerous infections and even lead to
permanent damage (like infertility).
The
only way to know if you have an STD is to get tested — don't wait until
something seems off. Getting tested for STDs is quick and easy.
Myth
#9: Getting an STD is the end of the world.
FALSE.
A lot of STDs (like gonorrhea and chlamydia) can be cured with simple
antibiotics you get from the doctor. These curable, bacterial STDs work just
like strep throat — easily fixed in a week or so with medicine.
STDs
that are caused by viruses — like HIV, HPV, herpes, and hepatitis — can't be
cured. These viral STDs work more like the flu or mono — there's no cure, but
there is treatment to help with symptoms. People with viral STDs can live long,
healthy lives with the help of their doctor.
Myth
#10: If you get an STD once, you can never get it again.
FALSE.
A lot of STDs can be cured with antibiotics. But once they're cured, you can
get them again. So if you get treated for an STD, your partner(s) should be
treated also — otherwise they could give the infection right back to you if you
have sex again. And you should keep getting tested whenever you have
unprotected sex or start having sex with someone new.
government sti statistics
·
In 2014, there were approximately 440,000 diagnoses of sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) made in England
·
The impact of STIs remains greatest in young heterosexuals under the age
of 25 years and in men who have sex with men (MSM)
·
The most commonly diagnosed STI was chlamydia, with 206,774 diagnoses
made in 2014
·
The largest proportional increase in diagnoses between 2013 and 2014
were reported for syphilis (33%) and gonorrhoea (19%)
·
Large increases in STI diagnoses were seen in MSM, including a 46%
increase in syphilis and a 32% increase in gonorrhoea. High levels of
condomless sex probably account for most of this rise, although better
detection of gonorrhoea may have contributed
·
There was a 4% decrease in diagnoses of genital warts (first episode)
between 2013 and 2014
·
During the year, over 1.6 million chlamydia tests were carried out and
almost 138,000 chlamydia diagnoses were made in England among young people aged
15 to 24 years old, the target population for the National Chlamydia Screening
Programme (NCSP). This represents a small reduction in overall testing and
diagnoses from last year
·
Twenty-nine percent of Upper Tier Local Authorities (UTLAs) achieved a
chlamydia detection rate of at least 2,300 per 100,000 among 15 to 24 year
olds, the recommended level for this Public Health Outcome Framework (PHOF)
indicator. There was a strong relationship between chlamydia testing coverage
and chlamydia detection rates in UTLAs
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