80% of young S'poreans have sex with new partner without contraception

Eight in 10 Singaporeans have sex with a new partner without using contraception. -- ST PHOTO: SAMUEL HE

Eight in 10 Singaporeans have sex with a new partner without using contraception.

Another 25 per cent believe in at least one contraception myth - for example, that having a shower after sex can prevent pregnancy.

These findings come from a regional survey of 1,800 young adults across nine countries.

The survey was conducted among young adults aged 20 to 35 years old by Bayer Healthcare earlier in July to mark World Contraception Day on Monday.