Pregnancy is a reality that can change your life in an instant. The good news is that it can be avoided. By not having sex, you never risk getting pregnant. If you do decide to have sex, it’s better to stay informed about what you can do to avoid unwanted pregnancy.
One way you can avoid pregnancy is to not give in to peer pressure. Everyone develops at different rates, both physically and mentally, so don’t feel that you should be racing your peers for things like having sex. Don’t just start having sex because other people are if you aren’t ready to do it yourself. Learn to say “No!” This includes saying no to anything you feel uncomfortable with. Whether it’s refusing to have any kind of physical contact, have sex, or have sex without protection.
Another way to avoid pregnancy is to know what will and won’t result in pregnancy. There are lots of myths about what will get you pregnant and what will keep you from getting pregnant. Arm yourself with facts and lower your chances of pregnancy the safe, smart way. Use protection. Many types of sexual intercourse can cause pregnancy. If you aren’t comfortable enough with your partner to talk about protection, then you aren’t ready to have sex with them. Make sure that you are fully educated about the effectiveness of all of the different types of birth control before making a decision.
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Make sure you know how to put on a condom. If you’re a girl, don’t leave it up to the guy to put it on, as he may object or try talking you out of it. If you are worried about being caught unprepared, then the best thing to do would be to go on the birth-control pill and/or to always have a condom with you. Condoms are often given away for free at places such as schools, colleges, and clinics.
Don’t leave anything to chance. If you have had sex and either you didn’t use protection or your protection wasn’t effective, then don’t leave it at chance. Get hold of the Plan B morning after pill. It can prevent
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