Does the withdraw method of contraception really work?!
Question:
Does the withdraw method of contraception really work?
Answers:
Contrary to popular belief, pre-ejaculate fluid very rarely contain live, active sperm. So long as the male has urinated since his last ejaculation, there is a very small chance that there are still live sperm cells hanging out in his urethra (which is where any sperm cell that could be alive would be, since no sperm is released with the pre-ejaculate fluid).
However, this does not mean that the withdrawal or "pull-out" method is a reliable form of birth control. With typical use, and it being the only method used, it is only 73% effective at preventing unwanted pregnancies and used alone it is 0% effective at protecting against STDs. The condom is 85% effective at preventing unwanted pregnancies, and the birth control pill is about 98% effective. With lucky and experienced couples, the withdrawal method can be as effective as 96% at preventing unwanted pregnancies.
It is not recommended that the withdrawal method be the primary method of birth control in a relationship because it is so unreliable, but would be a good option in addition to another method such as condoms or a hormonal birth control.
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