6 Dumb sex myths that’ll make you laugh

Are you the kind that believes women are not virgins if they don't have an intact hymen? We know sex is on the mind of everyone, but when it comes to sex education we are still surrounded by several myths.

There is much sex information available on the internet, but it's always hard to judge the difference between fact and myth. To make life easy, we list down six ridiculous sex myths that you must have heard a million times, but have never been sure of.

1. Oral sex can get you pregnant
Probably this one is the lamest of them all, but a lot of teens still do believe in it. The fact is that women can't get pregnant by having oral sex even through she swallows the sperms. The same applies to anal sex.

2. He pulls out before ejaculation, I am safe
Much to the dismay of many women, this is so not true. As soon as a man gets an erection he starts producing fluid which includes sperms which is enough for a woman to get pregnant. If you are not on a baby-making session and having unprotected sex, we advise you to take pills after sex.

3. It was my first time, I won't get pregnant
Old-wives tales have it that a girl can't get pregnant the first time she has sex. The fact is that a girl can get pregnant anyway whether or not it is her first time. To be on a safer side, always use a condom even if you are having sex for the first time.

4. He has big feet, I can tell his penis size
This is one of the oldest sex myths still doing rounds. It is absolutely baseless. The size of his feet has nothing to do with that of his private organs. Even a medium-tall man can have big penis, or otherwise.

5. Its safe to have sex during periods
If you don't want unplanned babies, stop believing in this. The truth is that a woman can get pregnant anytime of the month if she has sex without contraception. But if you badly crave for unprotected sex during periods, follow the period cycle closely and understand it well. You may want to consult your gynecologist for the same. Remember, sperms can survive for several days after sex, so even if you have sex during periods, it may still stay in your body long enough to get you pregnant.

6. You are not a virgin, you don't have your hymen intact
It is extremely silly to believe that an intact hymen is the only proof of virginity. Hymen can rupture anytime, and has nothing to do with sex. It can happen due to over-exercising, or pursuing activities like cycling, horse riding and swimming among others.