Biggest Misconceptions Men Have About Sexual Reproduction

Biggest Misconceptions Men Have About Sexual Reproduction

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As the abortion debate intensifies, it’s become abundantly clear that most men don’t know the first thing about sexual reproduction. Here are the biggest misconceptions guys need to correct ASAP.

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When Trying To Conceive, It Is Better For The Man To Wear Boxers Instead Of Briefs

When Trying To Conceive, It Is Better For The Man To Wear Boxers Instead Of Briefs

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For the best chance of pregnancy, men ideally shouldn’t wear any underwear at all during sex.

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Sperm Can Go Bad After It’s Been Released

Sperm Can Go Bad After It’s Been Released

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Many men squeeze some lemon juice onto the tip of their penis in the erroneous belief it will help the sperm stay fresh and keep it from browning.

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Women Can’t Get Pregnant While Menstruating

Women Can’t Get Pregnant While Menstruating

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Women can do anything!

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Babies Come Out Of The Anus

Babies Come Out Of The Anus

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This is only true of children conceived through anal sex.

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It Is Easy To Get Pregnant

It Is Easy To Get Pregnant

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Many couples struggle for years to work up the motivation to have sex.

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Women Can’t Get Pregnant If A Man Is Wearing A Condom Over His Penis, Fingers, And Toes

Women Can’t Get Pregnant If A Man Is Wearing A Condom Over His Penis, Fingers, And Toes

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After an unexpected pregnancy, it’s not uncommon to hear a man exclaim, “But I wore 21 condoms!”

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The Umbilical Cord Has A Venomous Sting

The Umbilical Cord Has A Venomous Sting

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This misconception accounts for most men’s anxiety in the delivery room.

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A Vagina Dentata Is Sharp And Can Bite Off A Man’s Penis

A Vagina Dentata Is Sharp And Can Bite Off A Man’s Penis

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Actual vaginal teeth are flat and designed to grind grains.

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Lying Flat After Sex Increases The Chances Of Getting Pregnant

Lying Flat After Sex Increases The Chances Of Getting Pregnant

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There’s no proof this works, though it can be healthy to take some time to process the sin you’ve just committed.

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The Fetus Starts Out In The Penis

The Fetus Starts Out In The Penis

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Before it’s ever in the penis, the fetus first starts in the testicles.

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At Six Months, A Fetus Is Already Developed Enough To Overhear And Steal Credit Card Information

At Six Months, A Fetus Is Already Developed Enough To Overhear And Steal Credit Card Information

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While fetuses can hear sounds within the womb, they have no conception of money.

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Their Detailed Knowledge Of ’90s Alternative Rock Will Be Helpful During Labor

Their Detailed Knowledge Of ’90s Alternative Rock Will Be Helpful During Labor

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It’s better to stand back and let the doctors and nurses handle the Stone Temple Pilots trivia portion of the delivery.

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Women Can Choose Which Sperm Cell They Want To Fertilize Egg

Women Can Choose Which Sperm Cell They Want To Fertilize Egg

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No, women can’t use their vaginal muscles to sift through the semen and eliminate the losers.

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Men Can Have Babies Even After They’re Dead

Men Can Have Babies Even After They’re Dead

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Actually, much like women, men also have a “ticking clock” and must reproduce while they’re still alive.

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Left Testicle Makes Girls; Right Testicle Makes Boys

Left Testicle Makes Girls; Right Testicle Makes Boys

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This is somehow better than blaming the woman for giving birth to a daughter.

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Conception Can Only Occur If “Bull’s-Eye!” Is Yelled During Ejaculation

Conception Can Only Occur If “Bull’s-Eye!” Is Yelled During Ejaculation

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Males actually release thousands of sperm at a time, so accuracy isn’t very important.

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A Woman Can Abort A Baby With Her Mind

A Woman Can Abort A Baby With Her Mind

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Trained medical professionals spend years learning to abort babies via telepathic mind beam.

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You Can’t Get Pregnant If You Were Crossing Your Fingers Behind Your Back During Sex

You Can’t Get Pregnant If You Were Crossing Your Fingers Behind Your Back During Sex

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Alternatively, either party can just make a “timeout” sign with their hands.

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It’s All Done Asexually

It’s All Done Asexually

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Unfortunately, humans haven’t quite perfected the art of splitting themselves in two.

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