– It has no hormones.
– There is no delay in the return of fertility. You can get pregnant as soon as the method is stopped.
– It is the most inexpensive method. Overall, it is better than nothing, and it is completely free.
– It does not require a visit to a health-care provider or a prescription (5).
Are there any side effects to the withdrawal method?
The withdrawal method has no side effects. But there is a risk of getting pregnant before you are ready.
What are the disadvantages of the withdrawal method?
– It’s difficult to perform perfectly every single time. While withdrawal is always better than nothing, it is fairly risky if you are serious about not getting pregnant.
– The failure rate of withdrawal is high. If you do not want to get pregnant, then you should use another method (5).
– It’s high effort. The man has to pull out every time you have sex.
– It doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV.
– It’s hard to remember to do if you are drunk.
