23 Things Dumb People Thought Would Prevent Pregnancy & STDs

by Alex Cogen

9.

My brother in law once told me he believed that if you pull out 3/4 of the way, it won’t make it all the way up and she won’t get pregnant. Seriously. He is the semi proud father of two kids, both before age 22.

10.

I once had to tell a patient that viagra does not prevent STDs or pregnancy.

11.

I had a patient that thought by taking vitamins every day he couldn’t get an STD.

12.

My mom works at a hospital, and this girl came in wondering why she kept getting pregnant (second time) given the fact that her boyfriend took the birth control pills every day (where I live you don’t need a prescription from you doctor to get them).

Written by Alex Cogen

Alex is a New Yorker currently living in Austin. She loves cats, grass, and latex but unfortunately is allergic to all 3. She makes mom and dad jokes more than she cares to admit (jk she'll admit it loud and proud). She isn't as funny as she thinks she is. She is the founder of thelazygurl.com.