when people say unprotected sex is the main cause for teen pregnancy do they mean no protection at all or because the girl wasn't on birth control? and when teens get pregnant is it mostly because they dont use a condom or because they use it improperly? because i have paranoia problems haha and when i have sex i'm only going to be using a condom...and my boyfriend says its ok and that i dont need birth control.
2007-11-30 11:24:34 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
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2007-11-30 11:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
They mean no protection at all. And most of the time, when teens get pregnant, it's because there was no use of a condom or it was improperly used.
And your boyfriend is right. Me and my boyfriend only use a condom. However, being on birth control will greatly reduce your chances of getting pregnant than just a condom.
Hope this helps and makes you slightly less paranoid!
2007-11-30 11:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by Kim O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they say unprotected sex is the main cause of teen pregnancy, they are referring to not using any form of birth control-- be it condoms, birth control pills, or any other form of birth control.
When teens get pregnant, it is most likely caused by not using any protection at all. That being said, you can also get pregnant by not using birth control properly.
When used correctly, 98 percent of women relying on male condoms will remain pregnancy free. With typical use (meaning perhaps not putting the condom on right away, incorrect use), 85 percent relying on male condoms will remain pregnancy free. By comparison, only 15 percent of women using no method of contraception in a year will remain pregnancy free.
PLUS, condoms protect against STDs.
You don't need birth control pills, but they would increase your protection against pregnancy. They DO NOT protect against STDs.
Check out this Planned Parenthood link for more information:
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/birth-control/condom.htm
2007-11-30 11:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by Allie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok when people say improtected sex it means that they are talking about no protection at all...When teens get pregnant it means that they did not use a condom...or the condom busted....or it had a hole in the condom....No you will not need birth control but there is kinda a good chance of the condom busting or a hole in it so be careful i know all this from people telling me,....
2007-11-30 11:35:54 · answer #4 · answered by animalsz13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your boyfriend is a idiot whenever you have unprotected sex without condoms or pills is a high chance of pregnancy. Now if the man puts the condom on properly it does decrease the chance of getting pregnant but there's still a chance like condom breaking or slipping off. If a women is taking birth control and she taking her pills properly then you should be safe but there has be cases women have becom pregnant on birth control but it's rare.
2007-11-30 11:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by Adrianne R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it would mean no protection at all unprotected sex, If I was a Girl I would want to be on birth control. Condoms don't always work and may not put it on right. And if get urge and have no rubbers id say birth control to be safe.
2007-11-30 11:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that if you are going to have sex and you are obviously not ready for a baby, you need to be on birth control and use a condom, because condoms only work 97% of the time. They can break or be used improperly. As a woman who had a baby in my teens, (as a result of no protection), I would urge you to make well thought out decisions. I love my daughter more than life itself and my life is great now, but I wouldn't wish what I went through on anyone, ever. Take care of yourself and make educated decisions!
p.s. boyfriends are idiots, I know you think you are in love with him and hes different and yada yada yada but if he's telling you you don't need bc it translates to-"I don't want to wait for you to get bc to have sex."
2007-11-30 11:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when they say unprotected, they mean no protection at all. condoms are good and work a large percent of the time. (98% or something) only if the break or you don't use them properly is there risk of STD or pregnancy. just a condom should be fine. if you are not feeling safe with it, then just get birth control to be on the safe side. but condoms are very reliable
2007-11-30 11:29:27 · answer #8 · answered by Isithrade 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A condom should protect you but understand that it is not 100% guaranteed. people still get pregnant using them. I do not take birth control, but use condoms and a sponge. Usually if you combine two different products together, it will help minimize the risks. Still, there is always that risk so make sure that you are ready and mature enough for any consequence. Also, you and your partner should be tested beofre beginning a sexual relationship
good luck!
2007-11-30 11:31:41 · answer #9 · answered by Lola 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, your boyfriend is wrong, well partly. Condoms are not 100% effective so the condom/ birth control combo is your best bet outside of abstinence. Unprotected sex usually refers to no method of birth control by either person. Teens usually get pregnant when using no methos of birth control.
2007-11-30 11:29:50 · answer #10 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Condoms are on 85% effective in SOME people. You shouldnt only be worried about getting pregnat cause hey, you never know. Your bf could have an STD without even showing symptoms. Condoms only protect girls from getting HIV and while that seems good, do you really want syphilis? Herpes? Chlamydia? Infertillity? I wounldnt. Maybe yall should get tested first. Or wait till marriage.
But if its 100% neccisary to have sex, try two condoms. Hm might work incase one breaks.
2007-11-30 11:33:22 · answer #11 · answered by woooah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋