Withdrawal

Effectiveness: 50-60%

Cost: none

How it works

This method requires withdrawal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation. This method does not take into the account that sperm may be present in pre-ejaculation fluid. There is a risk of pregnancy if ejaculation occurs close to the vagina.

Advantages

-No cost

-Always available

Disadvantages

-No protection against STI’s

-Intercourse must be interrupted

-Requires a high degree of self control

-Very low effectiveness rate