WITHDRAWAL

METHOD

PROS

• Periodsexpand_less

  Doesn't affect your periods.

• Does not affect your fertilityexpand_more

  Does not temporarily effect your fertility so you can stop using and try for a baby at any time.

• Hormone freeexpand_more

  It is hormone free and does not involve chemicals or physical products.

• Breastfeedingexpand_more

  It can be used when breastfeeding.

• No side effectsexpand_more

  There are no side effects as no hormones, chemicals or devices are being used.

CONS

• Can be difficult to useexpand_less

  Using the withdrawal method can take practice.

• User dependentexpand_more

  Requires extreme self-control and body awareness from the partner, making it difficult to do it perfectly every time.

• Effectivenessexpand_more

  It can be much less effective than hormone, chemical or barrier methods.

• Short-actingexpand_more

  Needs to be used every time you have sex.

• Can interrupt sexexpand_more

  Pulling out before ejaculation can interrupt sex.

• STIsexpand_more

  Does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

• Administrationexpand_more

  Needs to be performed by your partner.

• RISKSexpand_less

  There are no medical risks when using the withdrawal method. The main concern is that incorrect use may lead to an unexpected pregnancy.