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Is drinking alcohol before intercourse an effective form of birth control?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Crazy?: That is very dangerous because you may forget a condom!

Answered 10/2/2017

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No: It has no direct effect on the egg waiting to be fertilized or the sperm eager to do the job. It also noes not reduce the germ transfer in sexually transmitted disease. If anything it removes your ability to deal with the consequence of risky behavior.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: It might be harmful to a fetus if you drink alcohol - but it will not prevent pregnancy.

Answered 11/28/2017

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