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Withdrawal Method ("Pulling out")

What is it?
With this method, the couple may have penile-vaginal intercourse until ejaculation is impending, at which time the man withdraws his penis from the vagina and away from external genitalia of his partner.

How reliable is it?
Efficacy depends heavily on the man's ability to withdraw prior to ejaculatio. Among typical users of the method, pregnancy is expected in 19 out of 100 women during the first year of use; however, use by inexperienced men may result in greater risk of failure.

Are there any hormones involved?
No

Does this type of contraceptive offer protection from STI/STDs?
No

What are the advantages?
It requires no devices or chemicals and is available in all sexual situations. This method comes without some of the side effects associated with some other contraceptive methods.

What are the disadvantages?
The major disadvantage is that there is no room for error! The man may experience the urge to achieve deeper penetration rather than to withdraw, and some men can't tell when they are going to ejaculate. Additionally, this method does not lower or eliminate the risk of sexually transmitted infections.

 

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