There are lots of myths about getting pregnant. Here are the facts.

Myth: You can’t get pregnant the first time you have sex.

Fact: If you are ovulating it doesn’t matter if it’s the first time or the 100th time you’ve had sex, you can still get pregnant.

Myth: You won’t get pregnant if the guy pulls out.

Fact: This is called the ‘withdrawal method’ and it is not a very effective form of birth control. Even if your partner pulls out he may still leave some pre-ejaculation. Pre-ejaculation has sperm in it and most guys have no control over it and don’t even feel it coming out.

Myth: You won’t get pregnant if you have sex during your period.

Fact: It is still possible to get pregnant if you have your period. Sperm can live for almost a week and if you have a short cycle that month you could ovulate early and get pregnant.

Myth: You won’t get pregnant if you go to the bathroom straight after sex.

Fact: Your body works naturally to pull the sperm up into the cervix towards the egg, so going to the bathroom to wash sperm out of your vagina will not work.

Myth: You can’t get pregnant if you have sex standing up.

Fact: It doesn’t matter what position you’re in. Sperm can swim in any position and your body naturally pulls the sperm to the egg.