Archive · 26 Sep 2025
World Contraception Day 2025: Myths vs. Facts
World Contraception Day is about talking about safe sex and birth control.
It happens every September 26th.
Many myths are around about birth control.
Like, birth control does not always lead to infertility, emergency pills don't cause abortions, and even pulling out might lead to pregnancy.
There are many different kinds of birth control and they are not always effective.
Experts wants to share knowledge to help people make safe choices.
World Contraception Day aims to inform people about reproductive health.
Myths and half-truths continue to shape decisions about family planning.
Contraceptives do not always cause infertility, though some may take time to return to normal.
Emergency pills delay ovulation, they are safe, and do not terminate a pregnancy.
Condoms and other barrier methods are the only form of birth control that can lower the risk of transmitting certain STIs.
- Who
- Individuals, health organizations
- What
- Raising awareness about reproductive health and family planning.
- When
- Annually on September 26th (World Contraception Day).
- Where
- Globally
- Why
- To provide accurate information and counter stigmas surrounding family planning.
Myths About Contraception
Facts About Contraception
Contraceptives cause infertility
Myths About Contraception
The belief that modern contraceptives cause infertility.
Facts About Contraception
Fertility usually returns soon after discontinuing contraceptives.
Emergency pills are unsafe
Myths About Contraception
The belief that emergency pills are unsafe and abortion-inducing.
Facts About Contraception
Emergency pills delay ovulation and prevent fertilization and are safe.
Hormonal birth control causes excessive weight gain
Myths About Contraception
The belief that hormonal birth control causes weight gain.
Facts About Contraception
There's insufficient evidence to conclude these methods cause weight gain.
Contraceptives prevent STIs
Myths About Contraception
The belief that all forms of birth control prevent STIs.
Facts About Contraception
Condoms and other barrier methods can lower the risk of transmitting certain STIs.
- Event
- World Contraception Day
- Date
- September 26th, 2025
- Focus
- Reproductive health awareness
- Goal
- Debunk contraception myths
