Withdrawal is when the penis is removed (withdrawn/pulled out) from the vagina before ejaculation occurs.
When Is It Needed?
Every time a man and woman have sex.
Effectiveness Withdrawal can be anywhere between 78 - 96% effective at preventing pregnancy.
This is one of the least effective types of contraception.
How It Works:
The penis is removed (withdrawn/pulled out) from the vagina before ejaculation occurs.
Advantages
No medication or device is needed.
Disadvantages
• Withdrawal does not protect against STIs
• It is less effective than other forms of contraception because:
• There may be some sperm in the fluid that comes out of the penis before ejaculation occurs (pre-ejaculate)
• You might forget to withdraw the penis or not be quick enough
• If ejaculation occurs at the entrance to the vagina, some sperm may still get inside and result in a pregnancy
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