Withdrawal method success rate, Withdrawal method failure rate

Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 by ---- | 0 comments


The withdrawal method works by a man pulling out his penis from a woman's vagina just before he ejaculates during sex. This type of contraceptive is completely natural, has no extra costs involved, does not require the use of any chemicals and can be used when there is no other form of birth control available.

Success
The withdrawal method of birth control has an average failure rate of 19%. Although it can be used effectively, it is not uncommon for an unplanned pregnancy to occur when a couple uses this type of contraception. Moreover, it is important to note that men have what is known as "pre-ejaculatory fluid" which seeps out from the penis when a man has an erection. While this is mainly made up of lubricating fluid, it is possible for a few sperm to be present in this fluid along with certain sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Even if a man pulls out during sex, there is still a possibility that pregnancy may occur.

In couples who use the withdrawal method of contraception perfectly, the failure rate is only 4%. The timing of withdrawal is critical and sometimes the withdrawal method of contraception may fail because the male partner waits too late to pull out. Withdrawal must occur before the male orgasm begins. Ejaculation can begin with the first contraction of the male orgasm. Waiting to withdraw until the orgasm has begun may cause an unintended pregnancy.

It is important that couples relying on the withdrawal method be free of any sexually transmitted diseases, be in a monogamous relationship and both partners should be feel able to trust that the male partner has enough will power to practice withdrawal and knows his body well enough to know when to pull out.

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