Withdrawal Method

Statistics

 *   First  Use: Long, long time ago
 * Duration: Every time
 * Implementation: Male response time
 * Effectiveness: 78% (22/100)
 * Costs: No up-front monetary costs
 * STI Protection: None

History
In the Book of Genesis, a biblical character incurred God's wrath by using coitus interruptus (withdrawal with ejaculation taking place afterwards) instead of impregnating his sister-in-law after the death of his brother. Many people devout to certain religions have considered it a sin to ejaculate without reproductive possibility (whether by withdrawal, masturbation, or other forms of sex play).

Withdrawal was one of the most popular birth control methods in the world by the 19th century. In ancient China and India, it was believed that ejaculation caused a loss of an essence of masculinity, so men were encouraged to practice withdrawal with no ejaculation. Early Christians also encouraged withdrawal without ejaculation, because it was a man’s duty to have sex with his wife to protect her health, but pleasure was sinful (they believed the pleasurable part was ejaculation).

Today, the withdrawal method is being taught as an ineffective way to prevent pregnancy and STIs (for the most part). In 1991, this method was used by an estimated 38 million couples.

Description
Withdrawl (pull out) Method 

This method is when a man pulls his penis out of the vagina before ejaculation. The w ithdrawal is also known as coitus interruptus and or the pull out method.

Withdrawal may be the world's oldest way to practice birth control. About 35 million couples worldwide rely on withdrawal.

By "pulling out" if done effectively, no sperm will be ejaculated into the vagina, which means no pregnancy can occur. (Withdrawl Method, 2013)

Effectivness:

 * Of every 100 women whose partners use withdrawal, 4 will become pregnant each year if they always do it correctly.
 * Of every 100 women whose partners use withdrawal, 27 will become pregnant each year if they dont always do it correctly.
 * Even if the man pulls out every time, there is the chance of pre-ejaculation, which experts still say may lead to pregnancy.

Benefits:

 * It can be used to prevent pregnancy when no other method is available.
 * There are no medical or hormonal side effects.
 * No prescription is necessary.
 * It is free.

Disadvantages:

 * Withdrawl takes experience.
 * Should not use if pre-ejeaculation is common.
 * Must know when ejeaculation is going to take place.
 * Timing is key.

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