Playground myths about sex are misleading teenagers. According to a recent survey conducted by Department for Children, Schools and Families on 500 children aged 11 to 14, most of the children had misconceptions about sex. 

The most popular among theses misconceptions include – that first time sex does not make you pregnant, it is unhealthy for a boy with an erection not to have sex, condoms can be re used after washing, you cannot get pregnant standing up and tampons make you lose virginity. 

The report also highlighted that parents hesitate to talk about sex to their children as a result children discuss sex related issues with their peers. 44% of the teenagers did not trust the advice given by their friends. About 75% expressed a desire that their parents could discuss sex related issues with them. 

Commenting on the report, Gill Frances, spokeswoman for the Teenage Pregnancy Independent Advisory Group, said, "Our campaign is about supporting parents and overcoming the fear of 'the big conversation' with their children.”