{"id":5060,"date":"2022-01-07T22:27:07","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T04:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?p=5060"},"modified":"2022-07-05T13:51:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T19:51:39","slug":"withdrawal-method-as-birth-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/withdrawal-method-as-birth-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Withdrawal Method as Birth Control"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The withdrawal method as a means of birth control requires removing the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation. The goal of the withdrawal method \u2014 also called &#8220;pulling out&#8221; \u2014 is to keep sperm from entering the vagina. It&#8217;s estimated that one in five couples who use the withdrawal method for one year will get pregnant. You should <a title=\"Taking a Pregnancy Test\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/taking-a-pregnancy-test\/\">take a pregnancy\u00a0test<\/a> if you are experiencing any <a title=\"Pregnancy Symptoms \u2014 Early Signs of Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/early-pregnancy-symptoms\/\">pregnancy\u00a0symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How effective is the withdrawal method as birth control?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Pros:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Withdrawal can be used every time<\/li>\n<li>Withdrawal may be added to other forms of birth control to increase the effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Withdrawal is free<\/li>\n<li>Withdrawal does not require a prescription\u00a0or manipulation of some mechanism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Cons:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Withdrawal is not considered the most reliable\u00a0form of birth control<\/li>\n<li>The woman must have complete trust in the man&#8217;s ability to withdraw<\/li>\n<li>Pre-ejaculation, which may contain sperm,\u00a0occurs without the knowledge of the man<\/li>\n<li>Some men have difficulty timing their\u00a0withdrawal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What are the side effects or health risks of withdrawal?<\/h3>\n<p>Outside of the transmission of <a title=\"Sexually Transmitted Infections (STD\u2019s &amp; STI\u2019s) During Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-complications\/stds-and-pregnancy\/\">sexually transmitted diseases<\/a>, the withdrawal method does not possess any side effects or health risks as a means of <a title=\"Overview: Types of Birth Control\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/preventing-pregnancy\/types-of-birth-control\/\">birth\u00a0control<\/a>. The withdrawal method isn&#8217;t as effective at preventing pregnancy as other forms of birth control.<\/p>\n<h3>Is it reversible?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. It does not have any effects on either the male or female\u00a0reproductive function. It is possible to get pregnant immediately\u00a0if withdrawal is no longer used.<\/p>\n<h3>How much does it cost?<\/h3>\n<p>Free.<\/p>\n<h3>What about withdrawal and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?<\/h3>\n<p>It does not prevent the vagina from coming in contact with\u00a0your partner&#8217;s skin. Also, because of pre-ejaculate excretions, withdrawal\u00a0does not prevent the vagina from coming in contact with bodily fluids. As such, it should <strong>NOT<\/strong> be considered as a means for protection against\u00a0the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.<\/p>\n<h3>To use the withdrawal method, you need to:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Properly time withdrawal.<\/strong>\u00a0When you feel like ejaculation is about to happen, withdraw the penis from the vagina. Make sure that ejaculation occurs away from the vagina.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take precautions before having sex again.<\/strong>\u00a0If you plan to have sex again soon, urinate and clean off the tip of the penis first. This will help remove any remaining sperm from the last ejaculation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"citation-date\"><!--more-->Want to Know More?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/preventing-pregnancy\/types-of-birth-control\/\">Types of Birth Control<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/preventing-pregnancy\/birth-control-failure\/\">Birth Control Failure<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/unplanned-pregnancy\/my-girlfriend-is-pregnant\/\"><strong>My Girlfriend is Pregnant<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Sources:<\/h4>\n<p>Mayo Clinic: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/withdrawal-method\/about\/pac-20395283\">Withdrawal Method (coitus interruptus)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Healthline: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/healthy-sex\/how-effective-is-birth-control#withdrawal\">How effective is the pull-out method (withdrawal)?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The withdrawal method as a means of birth control requires removing the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation. 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