While it’s possible the natural acidity of a lemon might kill off any straggling sperm cells, the whole thing sounds a bit too…. zingy for our taste 😝
Lemons aren’t the only citrus fruit with a link to birth control 👀 There are concerns about the effects of eating grapefruit on the birth control pill. We want to put this urban myth to bed once and for all 🚮
While the enzymes in the grapefruit prevent the breakdown of estrogen this has not been shown to impact the effectiveness of the pill 💊
However, a surge in estrogen can lead to other side-effects on health, so if you’re on the pill and eat a large quantity of grapefruit, speak to a healthcare professional 💜
