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Hit or myth: The Pill provides full protection

HIT OR MYTH: THE PILL PROVIDES FULL PROTECTION

Posted on: November 22, 2018

Protection against pregnancy and protection against STDs are two very different things. The Pill only helps you with the former and while it does a good job, it by no means automatically offers any kind of defence against STDs. Condoms are your best bet for protection against STDs.

Reference: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/contraception/conditioninfo/Pages/std-prevention.aspx/