Myth No. 1: You can’t get pregnant when you’re on your period. The Fact: It’s simply not true. Some people believe that you can’t get pregnant on your period because your uterus is shedding its inner lining, which is your body’s way of saying, “No baby in here!” While the average length of a menstrual cycle (from the first day that your period begins to the first day of your next period) is 28 days, many women have cycles that last between 21 and 35 days. Ovulation also varies, women with a longer cycle of 35 days might ovulate around day 21, while those with a shorter cycle of 21 days are likely to ovulate around Day 7. . Whether you have a long or short cycle, the egg you release during ovulation can live for between 12 and 24 hours. . Sperm can live for about 3 days. In a nutshell, the closer you are to the end of your period, the more likely you are to get pregnant - especially if you have a shorter cycle, . since there is less time between menstruation and ovulation. . Even if you have a longer cycle, you’re still at risk for getting pregnant. . If you’re not on birth control and not ready to start planning play dates, make sure your partner wears a condom. Join Ray Of Empowerment Foundation to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day in Government Secondary School Zjidu, Lugbe and Sauka, Abuja. Three venues one program. With your support, we will be distributing 2000 packs of sanitary pads to school girls For your support, kindly call the 081-17420070, Pls you can also drop your donations at Suite 4 Bataiya Plaza, Area 11, Garki, Abuja Pls our account details are below for your cash donations: Account Name: Ray Of Hope Empowerment Foundation Account Number: 3331079658 Bank Name: Ecobank PLC God bless you as you donate to protect the dignity of the girl child. Nothing is too little to give to help promote Girl Child Education in Nigeria. #protectmydignity🙏 #yestofreepad #stoptheredspot #rayofhopeempowermentfoundation #mhd2019 #onepadmyconfidence #menstruationmatters #girl #padagirlchallenge #mypadmyconfidence #girlchildeduation #rohefngo #padbank #pad #nigeria #rohef #menstruation #women #abuja #abuja #menstrualhygieneday #ngo #2000pads #edu https://www.instagram.com/p/BwYNz1ND2AF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xbmijak6ia5f