Some myths about sex explained (1)

Dr Yvonne Fulbright, founder of Sexuality Source Inc, breaks more myths on sex

Myth 1: Viagra is 100 per cent effective... Reality: Popping the blue pill is not the effective path to an amorous evening. Fulbright emphasises that men bearing this notion needed to think again because a desire component is needed for males to become sexually aroused and attain erection. So if you are "not in the mood", there is little that the magic pill can do.

Myth 2: Virgins have hymens... Reality: The presence of a hymen is a popular indicator of a woman being a virgin, and it's absence, a sure sign of intercourse. However Fulbright debunks the myth saying that this might not be true for all women - girls are born with hymens of various sizes and openings. Some might appear to have no hymen at all. Also physical activities such as bicycling, horseback riding, gymnastics, etc. can stretch the hymen and even break it. Hence the hymen is not an indicator of "virtue".

Myth 3: Withdrawal is birth control... Reality: Fulbright says pregnancy could occur any time unprotected intercourse was indulged in, whether or not the male had climaxed. A bit of sperm leaks out of the penis even before ejaculation. Also, if a man ejaculates close to the outside of the vagina, the sperm can swim up the vagina, resulting in conception.
Thus, according to Fulbright, withdrawal is not recommended as a form of birth control, especially for males who are sexually inexperienced.

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