Pregnancy Myths

[@MightyNib]

Really impressed with the way you give straight facts, without condescending and telling us to play it safe. See the pulling out segment, and driving high video. Way to go Aaron!

[@CygnusExOne]

"Full ejaculation" sounds like military jargon.

[@AnotherPostcard]

"We gotta go full ejaculation on this one, boys. Move move move!"

[@happycline]

AnotherPostcard that just sounds like bukakke...

[@mspeaches007]

Lol!

[@JanelChristensen]

Ha, I had to laugh when you talked about mother's intuition at 5:07. My sister-in-law firmly believed she was having a girl because her second pregnancy felt so different than her first (which produced my nephew). She and my brother found out at her 20 week appointment they were not having a girl. They were having twin boys. :)

[@tabula_rosa]

I'm glad you skipped mom myths, mothers are pretty nasty when it comes to defending their misconceptions (lol misconceptions)

[@MrLaz0rz]

I'm going to hell for laughing at that pun...

[@tabula_rosa]

we all are

[@EnigmaHood]

Hello doctor, can you please do a video on the health effects of circumcision. Thank you.

[@shadowpod13]

I'm no doctor, and only a student of many biology classes and KZbin vids. But from what I've heard the ONLY benefit from a cirumcision is that it lowers the chances of a certain rash/disease that can occur in VERY VERY sandy areas. (something about sand getting stuck in there). Other than that there is no difference.

[@supekele]

Just wanted to say that I appreciate the speaker saying "random strangers can't predict the sex of your baby" as opposed to gender. ...Because even parents are occasionally wrong about the gender.

[@MyDisturbingOctopus]

sometimes people are confused about their own gender. "wait, i was a girl yesterday. why am i so dude-like today?" gender fluidity is confusing! AND REAL.

[@moonlitfractal]

It bothers me so much when people are like "do you want to find out the gender?" We can find out the sex but won't know the gender for sure until the child is old enough to tell us!

[@angelakappes1982]

+moonlitfractal that's bullshit

[@MyDisturbingOctopus]

Angela Kappes why did you feel the need to be so rude? Like actually, I want to know.

[@asmrtpop2676]

What you mean is assigned sex. By reducing trans people to an identified gender and a sex that you imply is defined by their assigned sex at birth you’re being harmful.

[@jenisedai]

I was always told that it wasn't the bed rest that prevented the preterm labor, it was the lowering of stress that came along with the bed rest which did the trick. But then you have to have lowered stress, and bed rest isn't a guarantee of that.

[@fuzzzysock]

A normal period "can be as long as 7 days." Hah, try can be as long as 9+ days. Dear God did I have horrific periods when I was younger.

[@asmrtpop2676]

Yooo same. Besides, 7 is the average we are taught.

[@valenciaing.4316]

I thank God for my 7 days if that's the case

[@nuriageijsel4063]

@@asmrtpop2676 7 days isn't average 4-5 days is

[@azaniajuicethwala5324]

@@nuriageijsel4063 that’s odd, I’ve known 2 people with a cycle shorter than 6 days

[@ATTACKofthe6STRINGS]

“and sorry pregnant women, you suck at predictions too”. The best line in this and I haven’t even made it past this point lol

[@torimoss7481]

Am I the only one who noticed the gummy bear skeleton was wearing glasses and a mustache?

[@Lawfair]

I thought it interesting that you focused on the failure rate of the pull out method, while Dr. Doe over at your "sister channel" Sexplanations, talked at one point about the pull out method not being completely useless. Note I assume possibly wrongly that since both channels are being produced in conjunction with the Vlogbrothers that they are "sister channels".

[@Crystalvampire66]

My mom was really sure that my sister was going to be a boy. When the doctor said "Would you like to see your daughter?" My mom said "My what now?"

[@asmrtpop2676]

That shit is wild...you really have no idea what gender the kid will grow up to identify as. And your child could have all kinds of different sex presentations or chromosomes. But sure...mommy has intuition lol.

[@person800]

@@asmrtpop2676 There are exactly 2 "sex presentations". Anything else is a disorder, usually one that results in infertility.

[@merrymachiavelli2041]

@@person800 and rare too - once you exclude conditions like LOCAH and Klinefelters (which don’t actually usually effect sex determination, some people just throw in any medical condition even vaguely sex related to buff numbers) the rate of intersex births is less than 0.5%. That being said, lots of intersex people are perfectly healthy and object to the term disorder.

[@charlietuba]

When my mother was pregnant with me my uncle (dad's brother) told my mother, "I hope you don't want any girls because we only have boys in our family." Well, two years later my sister was born follow by two more sisters over the next five years. My oldest sister (born in 1958) was the first girl born since 1896. The one born in 1896 was my grandaunt and my paternal grandfather's sister. It is my understanding that there were 13 male births in my father's family between my grandaunt and my sister.

[@tomuhawk96]

I think you got the dates the wrong way round, but that's quite an interesting story anyway.

[@charlietuba]

***** You are correct. I corrected the year "1996" to "1896."

[@GeoffShouldWin]

Wow, I had know idea that the uniforms worn by the kids in Spy Kids 3 looked so similar to the costumes worn in Bomberman Act Zero. Stuff you learn from people...on Twitter.

[@GI1derY]

Can you do a video on common birth practices? Like delayed cord clamping, placenta encapsulation, etc? I'm very interested in seeing what you have to say on this subject.

[@marscentral]

Exposure to galactic rays does increase the chance your baby will be one of the Fantastic Four.

[@donfolstar]

Now normally I strive to add to the intelligent conversation which Healthcare Triage deserves, but today will be an exception. Ahem... You forgot the most surefire form of safe sex: the butt.

[@lovelyperson9]

I'm glad I scrolled all the way down here to find your comment. This was pure gold, and I approve. :D

[@tillsen]

As a father: This! Was! Great! Thank you!

[@Loafteabun3]

you good father..

[@QueenBoftheQueenCity1]

Yep the withdrawal method is a bunch of crap. Only one time we were too lazy to go to the store, and tried unprotected. He even pulled out. Why is this method crappy? Well because as I type this I'm 6 months pregnant from that ONE time. Isn't life grand...

[@asmrtpop2676]

If you’re that lazy just have oral or use fingers? I don’t understand cishets lol.

[@niebs4284]

I really love these videos, they're very informative and entertaining. But why do you keep hopping around the screen?!

[@smalltime0]

The only pregnancy myth I heard from my mother and grandmother was that the more heartburn, the fuller the head of hair.

[@carypm]

smalltime0 I had heartburn all day everyday with my daughter and she came out with a smooth head no hair at all

[@frejahertz3675]

Late reply, but I was told I shouldn’t eat lemons (?!) because it would make my baby hairy...

[@Goabnb94]

Something can be 100% - Abstinence

[@KaiHenningsen]

Actually, there seem to be a few stories where even that wasn't enough ... I have no idea how trustworthy they are. Of course, then there's involuntary non-abstinence (a.k.a. rape), which can circumvent most birth control methods ...

[@asmrtpop2676]

Kai Henningsen Thats not birth control though.

[@asmrtpop2676]

Goabnb94 Also you can have all KINDS of sex that is 100% not going to get you pregnant. That’s not being abstinent! Get creative and learn to have better sex.

[@aap-ce8vz]

This video and it's scientific backing on the myths was interesting and funny. Most of the myths in the first half were kind of common myths I have heard in the past. I thought the myths in the last half of the video were interesting and kind of crazy how some people would have thought about them.

[@christophenwang]

Aren't the first couple myths exist because guys don't want wear a condom...

[@Gigaheart]

I find that insulting. I always use condoms. These things get started through ignorance and misinformation.

[@daidabus]

Scheefinator why you feel ofended ? if you use condom then you are in group of people who are educated , not misslead:P

[@Gigaheart]

daidabus Because the comment says that guys created this myths solely on their own through their inability to want or use a condom. As a male, I find that comment offensive. I am not solely responsible for anything just because of my gender.

[@UnashamedlyHentai]

Scheefinator Additionally, this comment presupposes that women do not enjoy sex as much as men.

[@UnashamedlyHentai]

***** I suppose I can see where you're coming from. However, I have never heard a man complain about wearing a condom because of the discomfort (nor have I myself complained about it) - it's always been the lack of sensation, which is directly related to the pleasure derived from sex, and affects both genders equally. That's where my comment came from.

[@sambeawesome]

A bit of misinformation about the pull-out method (no surprise). I'd check out Laci Green's video about it. It's actually a pretty decent method once the male learns how to do it :)

[@cerkat]

All the studies you cited pertaining to pulling out only look at effectiveness. In those terms, the pill has a failure rate of 10%, male condoms about a 15%, and female condoms 21%. So a one in three chance isn't as astronomical as it sounds. In perfect use, the pull out method only has a 4% chance of failure. This does put it below the pill or male condoms, but ABOVE female condoms, caps/diaphrams, and the mini pill (all with perfect use). Whenever I give people advice on birth control I always tell them to pick two because none are perfect, and pulling out is just as useful for strengthening your odds as any other form.

[@asl2g4u]

in regards to the last myth: don't forget that bed rest for a pregnant woman further increases risk of DVT in a patient who is already at an increased risk for DVT (because she is pregnant)

[@shreehandloompankaj3531]

asl2g4u Prag N

[@shadowpod13]

What's DVT?

[@missarcasm]

Pregnant women are also commonly placed on bedrest to treat pregnancy induced hypertension, which if untreated, can make preterm delivery necessary. In that way, bedrest might decrease the number of preterm births even if it doesn't decrease preterm labor. I just think it's important to note there are reasons besides preterm labor that a pregnant woman might be placed on bedrest.

[@cmousers]

One I would have love to have seen you bring up is the idea about foot massage the miscarriage/early labor. Though I don't know how many case studies/RCTs could be done on that. That would be very hard to pass an ethics review methinks.

[@zhaneharris2348]

This is probably my favorite Healthcare Triage video. The myths about getting pregnant are funny when you sit and actually think about it. I think that the best myths are, 'You cant get pregnant if you have sex in the water' and 'You can't get pregnant using the pull out method'. These are about the dumbest things people could have come up with when it comes to sex. The last one would be, 'you cant get pregnant during your period'. I wonder how did people come up with these because they are hilarious jokes. People actually believe theses thing are true until it happens to them. My mom always tried to tell me that if a baby sat low in the belly, or if the belly was a certain size, then you could tell the sex. I also was told that its a boy if the heart rate is low and a girl if it's higher. I think ill have to show this video to my mom and see what she come up with next. You cant be certain, but you can take a guess; either way, you have a 50% chance of being right.

[@adfrazier]

Heartburn vs hair, just wait until I tell my Grandmother she was right... Lol... I keep tums and antacids handy!

[@natedawww]

Looking forward to the NHS episode. Should also do an episode on healthcare in Sweden, or Norway. Also would be interesting to hear about Cuba.

[@andersoncherub]

I thought the rule about flying was for the same reason as the rule about car trips, sitting for long periods of time can cause blood clots to form in the legs. It's not all flights you should avoid, but long ones.

[@Neeboopsh]

You sir, are a boss. I will continue to pull out and put plan b in my wifes cereal every morning. I think i'll be good

[@LetumComplexo]

Actually, my biggest concern with pregnancy and flight would be radiation; background radiation while flying can be as much as half the dose of a chest x-ray, not dangerous for a normal person, but at the very early stages of pregnancy any genetic damage due to radiation could be catastrophic for the pregnancy. Of course the time when this would be most dangerous is when the woman has no idea she's pregnant yet, while the potential fetus is still a zygote. For obvious reasons there would be no real world data on this, and any dead or damaged zygotes would most likely be flushed out of the body. Even so I'd guess the chances of such an occurrence are not much higher than control, but that there *is* a measurable increase. If I really wanted to see all I'd need to do is subject a number of zygote stand in organisms to slightly increased radiation for 0-17 hours (ideal for 18 different tests, 1 for each added hour and a control) and then observe their development.

[@brittaniesidebottom]

Me and my brother are living proof that #4 is a myth. My mom was on the pill when she conceived us both.

[@divicool72]

It actually takes a fair few more than just one sperm to fertilise an ovum under usual circumstances. I think it's more like a few hundred? Because to get through to the ovum, you first have to break down a hole in the bit just outside the ovum (called the zona pellucida) and that's done with chemicals in each sperm cell, but you need a bunch of spermatazoa crashing into the zona pellucida to penetrate it. Does that make sense?

[@jadeddeath02]

It may take a whole "army" to do the damage to make the egg penetrable, but only one sperm actually fertilizes the egg.

[@XyntXII]

precum actually does not contain sperm itself, only if you ejaculated prior and did not pee and clean the penis the precum takes the left behind sperm with it. if i am not mistaken lacy green made an episode about this.

[@JohnM-zz8bd]

My guess about the hair heartburn thing: if the baby is developing hair at that rate it is developing overall at an accelerated rate - growing bigger and heavier displacing abdominal organs upwards more on average. My idea presumes the longer/fuller the hair at birth the greater the birth-weight - is that generally true?

[@BrianHutzellMusic]

6:00 This sounds entirely plausible in a country where the president suggested that injecting disinfectant could treat COVID-19.

[@Danteaze]

So, references are not in the description. Description provides link to blog page (theincidentaleconomist.com/wordpress/healthcare-triage-pregnancy-myths/) for references... ...which says "started to put together a references section, but the truth of the matter is that all of these are adapted from our (first) two books.** If you want to learn more, please feel free to buy them or borrow them from the library. Links to purchase them can be found on the right side of the blog." *eye roll* I'm seriously tired of health professionals proclaiming how INCREDIBLY EASY it is to get pregnant and putting so much fear into young people that they ask things like, "I took my pill 30 seconds late, and I think I got precum near my vagina... am I pregnant?!?!?" Seriously... it's not _that_ easy to get pregnant. I meant, it's a basic fact that the egg only lives for about 12-24 hours after ovulation. Couples actually trying to conceive go several cycles of unprotected sex without conception. Worried about late pills? Here are some link that are actually useful: www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/miss-combined-pill/ www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/miss-progestogen-only-pill/

[@MaoRuiqi]

Your wisdom verifies the old riddle, why don't big trains have small trains? They pull out in time. Yeah, right, trains historically--other than for Mussolini--pull out late.

[@Pirsqed]

To the research! 1:26 You should use that all the time. Love it!

[@jochemvanl]

If you guys ever do a video on the healthcare system in the Netherlands, be sure to look into how women give birth there. A large proportion gives birth at home and a pregnancy isn't "medicalized" nearly as much as they do in other countries.

[@MichiruEll]

My mom tried to cause preterm labor cause she wanted to not be in the hospital on Christmas (I was planned to arrive on the 26th of December). For the whole month of December, she shoveled mountains of snow in the cold for about 1-2 hours a day (very bad winter) and she tried lifting heavy things, hurrying up and down stairs... Result: I was born on the 23rd of December. Not very efficient. And she spent Christmas in the hospital xD

[@mgreengr]

I went into preterm labor with both of my children and found *no* good science about stopping it! Both times they just threw everything they had at me and crossed their fingers. The first time a combination of terbutaline and bed rest seemed to work. The second time...not so much. Terb didn't work. My blood pressure and heart rate wouldn't allow Procardia or any more terb. I spent four of the worst days of my life on the maximum safe dose of magnesium sulfate, which...sort of worked. Ish? In the end it was probably luck that my kids came out as late preemies who are now a happy and healthy 5 and 9.

[@Eris-_]

Not to get all perinatally nerdy, but the ones at the beginning are _conception_ myths.

[@niebs4284]

Eristitia Which leads to what, exactly?

[@anarok]

I liked this a lot, thanks! The only thing I would add is that the concern regarding long flights and DVT/other clotting appears to be increased in pregnant women. Or is that not so much anymore either? (I am past that stage of life, but I want to teach my own girls correctly.) Thanks for all you do!

[@vidensodoacer]

I'd like to see an episode about vasectomies, if possible.

[@marthasmadman]

They should be mandatory

[@daisymphony]

My little boy can confirm that the "pull-out" method doesn't work, lol.

[@JasonHoganPEI]

7:19 - John Green has heard of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

[@JasonHoganPEI]

I do work as a video editor, so I know all the pain of ambient noises. And crows.

[@bobsforth]

This is not an angry response to the bedrest myth: I had a family friend who was an older mother-to-be, maybe 42, who had two very large twins. She was put on bed rest for 6 weeks because they were too much weight for her to carry in a job that kept her on her feet all day. Was this necessarily a bad thing? She was a very skinny marathon runner and twins really did a number on her body. Is this the kind of thing the systematic review looked at?

[@jimmyplayscds]

0:46 Actually, I learned in bio that many sperm are needed to break into the egg. I don't remember how it works but there's something in the head of the sperm that breaks down the outside of the egg and many sperm are necessary for there to be enough of that enzyme. You'd have to look it up to find out how it works.

[@jezzbanger]

+mrcdplay fair enough though 1,000,000 is still far greater than the number than the number required for the process so the point about 1 drop of semen being enough still logically stands, regardless of the chances that 1 drop is actually present.

[@Skystarry75]

Between me and my brothers, the only time there was any difference in the pregnancy was during labor. The boys took over 12 hours and I (the only girl) was "in a hurry" as my parents like to say, as I only took about 2-4 hours. Kinda resulted in a mildly panicked home birth.

[@laom20]

Could you please include your sources? I've got a work on embryology class about pregnancy and I'd really love to have some solid sources. Thanks in advance!

[@sarah-sillz]

Every time I see your videos I wonder where you got the big pill in the background. Care to share that info?

[@ZuzkaButterfly]

I was having a really terrible morning sickness during first trimester, almost ended up in hospital and I am really expecting a girl (despite many guesses of my friends and family according to belly shape and skin condition and so).

[@vlogerhood]

IUDs are the most effective pregnancy prevention method, hands down. Their failure rate is lower than all other methods, even surgical sterilization.

[@Meloncov]

It's by far the most effective of the temporary birth control methods, and effectively the same as a vasectomy (within the margin of error), but it's not quite as effective a tubal ligation.

[@vlogerhood]

Tubal Ligation "The failure rate is low at 2-10/per 1,000 women" sogc.org/publications/tubal-ligation-female-surgical-sterilization/ (this is .2-1% failure) Hormonal IUD: "Typical use failure rate: 0.2%." www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/unintendedpregnancy/contraception.htm So IUD is as effective as tubal ligation at its best.

[@Meloncov]

The failure rate for tubal ligation is for the entire rest of the life of the woman, while the failure rate for the IUD is per year of having sex.

[@vlogerhood]

Ah. Fair enough.

[@maggiebookworm]

There are two types of IUDs - Hormonal and non-hormonal. Hormonal IUDS are +99% effective (about the same as the pill if it were use perfectly). Non-hormonal IUDS are more like 98%. I think they're great though because they're cheap (compared to the pill) and you don't have to remember to take medication everyday!

[@JocelynMlynarz]

A good deal of these studies seem to be on the "low statistics" side. 100-200 data points seems a bit low (at least if you're trying to detect variations of a few percents). Maybe it's just because I'm more used to data samples with tens of millions of points though :p.

[@atheryne]

My sister is currently expecting her first baby and she got pregnant while on birth control. She wasn't taking the pill, but rather seasonal injections. She didn't even know she was pregnant until four months in after having severe morning sickness (she thought it was the flu) and still had her period for the first three months. She had even seen three different doctors until finally the fourth suggested she might be pregnant. Her boyfriend was elated but she said she wanted to smack him, haha.

[@lahdeedah87]

The only thing I hate about being a woman...the potential for pregnancy haunts me like a curse. Goddamn reproduction.

[@GoddoDoggo]

If you never ever want kids, you could always get a tubal ligation. :/

[@tabula_rosa]

The modern era is a beautiful thing

[@lahdeedah87]

I'm not sure about other people, but if I can avoid being operated on or visiting a hospital for any reason at all, I'mma gonna do that. Hospitals are horrible, horrible places.

[@tabula_rosa]

Monique Pihl yeah and I doubt you'd have much luck finding a physician who'd do it for you. From your profile pic you dont look like you could be any older than 21 ;P

[@KateeAngel]

You can solve problem like I do. Dont have sex

[@kalaway]

I read that which part of the placenta the baby attaches to (left, right, up, down) is a way to determine sex. Seems ridiculous, but I wonder if there's any research.

[@sharonjones346]

Would you consider bed rest for a pregnant woman with a cold or similar illness or should she truck on as usual?

[@chrisnotaperson8127]

Could you do a video discussing the current scientific knowledge of GMO's health and safety. Like highlight some of the largest studies and tests. Go over the findings clearly and point out the bunk ones. Much like the video you did on Vaccines and Autism. I'm really tired of getting into fights with people who haven't done any research or point to non-scientific sources for their information. I want to have real data to fire back with.

[@bossrossin1994]

I felt like the first part of this video regarding birth control methods was more of a scare tactic then an informative video. Ya, we all know the pull out method isn't the best method in the world. But it is a great reinforcement to other methods. For example, the odds of getting pregnant are reduced greatly when you are pulling out while taking birth control or using condoms. You didn't even mention that. I feel like a sexplanations did a way better job covering this topic, and there really is no excuse for not using some of their material since both channels are funded by the green brothers. Other than that though, I enjoyed the video and the channel in general. Keep them coming

[@Mrspitt20]

I assume the sample sizes are so small because most pregnant women are unwilling to participate in studies which may pose a risk to their unborn babies? I mean, those are pretty minuscule numbers.

[@MrBOGooooEATER]

Could you please provide a reference figure for how common is it to get pregnant with normal unprotected sex? These statistics mean much less to me without context

[@muticere]

What's weird about the first myth is that it is something of a dual-myth. It is both a myth that you cannot get pregnant from the withdrawal method AND that the withdrawal method is completely ineffective. While it is true that it is not the best method of birth control, if you have literally no other method at your disposal, it definitely shouldn't be seen as not worth attempting.

[@shannonsoderlund5307]

Yo! So I have a *potential* pregnancy myth. A friend went to a fertility clinic, and whoever she spoke to there was shocked that she'd been on the pill for like, 10 years. This person told my friend that if you want to get pregnant, EVER, you should be on a 2 year on-again, off-again cycle with the pill. I have found NOTHING substantive to back this idea up, though... wondering what the literature says?

[@eliserieke9308]

I have questions about post-pregnancy. I've read and heard nothing but negativity about c-sections, and not surprisingly. Some myths I'd like addressed are these: Are doctors pushing for c-sections if they are understaffed WHEN there are multiple women in labor? If so, is that why 60-80% of births today are c-section? Are those percentages correct? Does c-section make a significant difference to the overall health of the child or mother? I've read how baby's by c-section have a poorer immune system anywhere from 30%-60% compared to baby's delivered vaginally. Is this true? Are the majority of general hospitals in the USA, against or difficult about v-bag deliveries, for women having another baby, after a previous c-Section delivery? If so, why? What are the benefits of having a c-section, since you can choose what kind of delivery you want, here in the US.

[@DanielleEatonHart]

I recently read a candid, pro-cesarean article shared by a friend who gave birth to her second just a month ago via c-section. Her first birth was a vaginal delivery. I'll share it with you as soon as I find it! And yes depending on where you live VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) may not be an option at all.

[@scobeymeister1]

I take issue with calling the pull-out method "crappy." Of course it's hardly perfect, but people shouldn't be discouraged from using it. It's far better than using nothing at all. And using it in combination with a more reliable method makes it all the better.

[@Goobian]

It is called the pull and pray for a reason. 35 percent is a big chance. Especially if the couple are in a relationship and have sex all the time.

[@Suprentus]

I thought the studies were conflicted over whether pre-ejaculate does indeed contain sperm. As in some studies say it does, and others say it doesn't. It sounds like that needs to be examined a little further.

[@kendallstainton4798]

These myths were funny to think that these are things people do believe do and still do believe in. I have heard about the heartburn and hair thing as well prior to this video, but did not know it was true. Even professionals can get the sex wrong, in many cases where they may think your boy is a girl. But that is probably why some places will not tell you the sex until anywhere some 18-20 weeks along. To most of us, this sort of seems like more or less like common sense and I believe the nature of the video was intended to be a little more light hearted than others, it was still enjoyable to see these studies done to prove the myths are actually myths.

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

While experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum you are going to wish a stork was bringing your baby and not you.

[@Ag8MrE]

You can predict the sex of your baby without a doctor - ultrasounds are usually not performed by doctors and their predictions are fairly reliable.

[@catastrophicomnivore2606]

For thosd who criticised the mention of pills and yet no condoms....he did say that the pills were the best birth control method

[@willbrine1404]

*Pregnancy Myths for Mother's Day* The takeaway from this for me, responsible men get clipped early. Store some up when you hit puberty, since you are producing it in copious amounts anyway, and then snip the red wire. Make reproduction a fully sober, educated, deliberate act.

[@IthinkIneedAhug]

I quite like this idea...

[@LADY_Orchid]

Responsible or dumb? Even if you store a bunch of sperm at puberty and then *snip snip*, it might not take when you want it to. Sometimes pregnancies come quickly, other times they take a very long time. What then?

[@shadowpod13]

Vasectomys (snip snips) are reversible. Just your fertility (how likely you are to knock her up) is WAY lower than for someone who didn't get one. Also, sometimes they can't be reversed.

[@alize0623]

Sperm can’t be stored forever. I is possible for it to go bad. So not the best idea for if you ever change your mind

[@asmrtpop2676]

P H Then who cares? Dude, adopt. Also there’s seven BILLION humans. No one cares you can’t be a partial contributor to another.

[@LizzieMarie08]

Where can i find the references??? I checked on the link in the description and didn't show any :S

[@oafkad]

Does it really only take 1 sperm? I thought the first sperm to reach the egg seppuku'd?

[@carypm]

Hey, Folks! One sperm is very unlikely most sperm die in the acidic environment of the vagina run out of energy along the way and die trying to break the barrier of the egg the reason men produce so much sperm is to give a greater chance for at least one to make it through

[@Erowens98]

It only takes one, however the chances of just 1 reaching the Egg are roughly 1:500 000 000. That's why men produce 100 000 000 sperms per ejaculation (and even then only have a 20% chance).

[@perspicacity89]

Is it true that loud sounds such as gunfire can have severe detrimental effects on the fetus/unborn child?

[@annalovel5475]

He talked about period sex like the only risk is fertilizing an old egg that has stuck around for too long. But that's not very likely. I'm surprised he didn't talk about the risk of women getting pregnant because of ovulating very soon *after* menstruation because that's a lot more likely. Getting pregnant from early period sex is not as likely because cervical fluid is too thick and acidic (read: hostile for sperm) around that time of the month, and because menstruation usually happens a whole 12-16 days after ovulation. In fact, menstruation happens as a direct result of an ovulation that did not end in pregnancy. The egg rarely lives past ~4 days after ovulation so by the time menstruation arrives the old egg should be long gone. The upcoming egg poses a lot higher of a risk. Ovulation varies from cycle to cycle and can be earlier than you expect, so if you have a long period and have sex near the end of it, sperm can live ~3-5 days and fertilize the egg as soon as you ovulate. As you get closer to ovulation, cervical fluid is usually gearing up for it by getting more watery/eggwhite-like and more basic, so it's a lot more likely to help sperm live for long enough to fertilize the egg. Worry about sex towards the end of menstruation more than you do about it at the start of menstruation. But learn your body and relevant science and be careful about unprotected sex at any time that it could be even slightly risky.

[@KeepMeChilled]

within the first 30 seconds we hear the p and the v. gg lol

[@ellablakeman9868]

As a Midwifery Student, I think this is just fab!!

[@joeysalazar98]

“It’s likely that a fertilized egg can survive the shedding of the uterine lining” oh..... I need to call my fiancée....

[@KateeAngel]

So what actually can prevent pregnancy 100%? Using 2 methods of contraception at the same time can?

[@mollmollmoll]

The only 100% sure way to avoid pregnancy is to not have sex, and sex with people of the same sex. (Edited)

[@KateeAngel]

Or sterilisation

[@scotty2hotty232]

Kate Senatskaya don't forget homosexuality.

[@scotty2hotty232]

oral and anal work too

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

Kate Senatskaya For some, it's the only exercise available... Billy Connolly jokes about having to do it twice in the morning just to get his heart started.

[@bethanymiriah]

I had killer heartburn with both of my boys and they were both extremely bald

[@wwaitkus]

Pregnancy Myths NOT covered: 1. You don't get hemorrhoids from pregnancy. 2. You won't shit on the delivery room table. 3. The lithotomy position is the best to give birth in. 4. You won't feel the episiotomy and bonus: the episiotomy is absolutely necessary. 5. You'll have bladder control after that epidural, and there are no long-term side effects to an epidural. 6. You don't need pain killers, and it's wrong to even ask. 7. That baby comes out perfectly clean, just like in the movies! 8. These will be the happiest days of your life.

[@gameworkerty]

I always liked the thought that if condoms are 95% effective, getting pregnant is rolling a 20 on a d20. Critical!

[@ZoyaStreet]

Is there maybe a conversation to be had here about trans-inclusive language? I get the impression that it's something they think about it a lot over at Sexplanations and I was wondering if it had entered the conversation at Healthcare Triage. I understand that it could be tricky, because you're citing studies that focus on cis women, but when discussing the implications of those results, the relevant population is broader than that, right?

[@SlimThrull]

Until such usage enters common language, I've found it creates a lot of confusion for those that don't already know the terms. Normally, that isn't a big deal. But when dealing with stuff like this its usually much more clear (and ergo informative/safe) to simplify matters and use "men" and "women". If you already know the terms then you can tell what he's talking about by context anyway. Hopefully our culture and language catch up soon.

[@ZoyaStreet]

+SlimThrull oh for sure extra jargon wouldn't help. But many sentences can be rewritten so that they don't exclude trans people, without using new words that people don't know. E.g. "for most women, the chance of getting pregnant during their period is slim" (01.50) could just be "when you're having a period, the chance of getting pregnant is slim". Discussing clinical data in gender-inclusive terms is more difficult, I accept.

[@SlimThrull]

-Yes, point taken. That would be very acceptable without causing undo confusion.- Edit: Actually, I think both ways say the same thing. The first way essentially says, "If you're capable of having a period, the chance of getting pregnant during your period is slim." We don't *need* to exclude all women who don't have menstrual cycles. its assumed by context. He even uses the word "most". Grammatically this is just fine. Remember grammar is used to get an idea across unambiguously. This does that. The second way does that too. And is just as correct as the first. So, since both say the same thing, why change it? If the argument here is that the second one is more politically correct, I disagree. They both say the same thing with slightly different wording. That makes them equivalent. One shouldn't be more PC than the other.

[@ladyofthelake98]

You have a fit it flex! Could you make a video about it?

[@aKateSmith]

I have heard that if you raise your hands over your head while pregnant, the umbilical cord will wrap around the baby's neck.... scoffs.

[@semiretired86]

my mother says and have said MANY times that a girl can get pregnant as soon as she has her first period is that true or a myth?

[@HarrietShearsmith]

This is lovely, gave me all the feels!

[@daddyleon]

Do an episode on"Mother Myths" on father's day :3

[@rataretrodos]

Could you do one on neuromyths and education??

[@sgs6991]

You forgot to mention the eclypses and wearing red ribbon and pins

[@helensheridan4360]

I have a couple of questions. Firstly, I have heard that it is harder to carry a boy to term, and that if you lose a boy subsequent boys are more likely to be miscarried, but if you successfully carry a boy to term you are more likely to have boys in subsequent pregnancies. Has there been any research done on this? Anecdotally I have seen evidence to suggest there might be something to it, but anecdotal evidence is not evidence, so I'm curious if anyone has actually studied this. Secondly, speaking to the point about guessing the baby's sex, another old wives tale I have heard is that individual women carry boys and girls differently. One woman might gain a lot of weight when carrying a boy, but very little for a girl, and another woman might have morning sickness with boys only, etc. Have there been any studies done on women over multiple pregnancies to determine if there is any truth to this? I'm just curious. Love your videos, by the way. :)

[@Cirucci]

My mother had terrible heartburn when pregnant with me, and I was pretty much bald until I was 3. Haha

[@Vio818]

Sexplanation did a whole video about how the pull out method can work if done right.

[@benjaminvandervoorn8963]

Please do drinking water water fluoridation! This is quite a controversial issue, but i can't sort the facts from the fools. Note: If you do, you might want to do a bit on economics too. I've heard arguments that only one percent of tap water actually enters the mouths of 1-12 year olds (relevant age), and is thus economically unviable, despite its health benefits.