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WITHDRAWAL
Withdrawal, also referred to as coitus interruptus (or affectionately as "pull and pray"), requires that vaginal intercourse is discontinued prior to orgasm and the male ejaculates outside of the vagina and away from external genitalia. Due to the high failure rate, and that sperm may be present in pre-ejaculation fluid, withdrawal is not recommended as a birth control method unless no other method is available.
How effective is it?
Withdrawal is about 80% effective if used correctly.
How does withdrawal work?
Prior to intercourse, the man should urinate, and then wipe fluid away from the tip of his penis. Prior to orgasm, he should withdraw the penis from the vagina, and ejaculate well away from vaginal genitalia.
What are the advantages of withdrawal?
You don't need any medications or devices in order to practice withdrawal. Withdrawal is free, and it is always available to you and your partner.
What are the disadvantages of withdrawal?
Withdrawal has a high failure rate, and success is dependent on the ability of the male partner to anticipate ejaculation. Withdrawal doesn't protect against STDs, and if you use it incorrectly or inconsistently, your risk of pregnancy increases.
Important points to remember about withdrawal:
- Do not use withdrawal as a birth control method unless no other method is available.
- Use emergency contraception (post-coital contraception) as a back-up method if ejaculation occurs in or around the vagina.
- The risk of pregnancy increases if the man cannot withdraw before ejaculation and with repeated acts of intercourse.
- Pre-ejaculate fluid may contain sperm.
- Withdrawal does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
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