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  • Post category:Sexual health and Safety
  • Post published:November 1, 2013

The Pill does not protect you against Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), which can lead to infertility. You need a condom as well to protect against STIs.

Source: Sex myth buster @ NHS Choices

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