Withdrawal

What Is Withdrawal?

  • Just before ejaculation, the man withdraws his penis from his partner’s vagina and ejaculates outside the vagina, keeping his semen away from her external genitalia.
  • Also known as coitus interruptus and “pulling out.”
  • Works by keeping sperm out of the woman’s body.

 

 

How Effective?

Effectiveness depends on the user: Risk of pregnancy is greatest when the man does not withdraw his penis from the vagina before he ejaculates with every act of sex.

  • One of the least effective methods, as commonly used.
  • As commonly used, about 20 pregnancies per 100 women whose partners use withdrawal over the first year. This means that 80 of every 100 women whose partners use withdrawal will not become pregnant.
  • When used correctly with every act of sex, about 4 pregnancies per 100 women whose partners use withdrawal over the first year.

Return of fertility after use of withdrawal is stopped: No delay

Protection against sexually transmitted infections: None

Side Effects, Health Benefits, and Health Risks
None

Who Can and Cannot Use Withdrawal

All men can use withdrawal. No medical conditions prevent its use.

Withdrawal may be especially appropriate for couples who:

– have no other method available at the time

– are waiting to start another method

– have sex infrequently

– have objections to using other methods

Tips for use

There are more reliable contraceptive methods

Some men may have difficulty using the method properly:

Men who are not always able to control the moment of approaching ejaculation.

Men who suffer from premature ejaculation.

Emergency contraceptive pills (TNC) can be used if needed.

Where to address?

For a family planning consultation:

  • Ask your family doctor at your health care facility in your area of residence  (see here). WARNING: if you belong to one of the socially vulnerable groups (see here) you can benefit from free contraceptives!
  • Ask  Youth Friendly Health Centers
  • Call the RHTC  Hotline (free and confidential call) – 0800-088-08
  • Call  RHTC – 022355072 / 060903782 / 078306973
  • Write to RHTC e-mail  – cidsr2012@gmail.com