Withdrawal (pull-out)
Withdrawal is the oldest form of birth control on the planet.
How to do it: The person with the penis pulls out before they ejaculate and moves their penis away. The key thing to remember is this: it’s got to be done right — every single time — for withdrawal to be effective. And even if it’s done right, there is still some sperm and infection in pre-ejaculate fluid. But oftentimes, folks will use this with another method, like a condom, to cover all their bases.
Lasts 1 Use
Considerations
› no sti protection
Withdrawal (pull-out) does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV (if left untreated, can cause AIDS). You should use a condom each time you have sex to prevent STIs.
› consistent and correct
You have to make sure to pull-out correctly, every time, no matter what, in order for them to be effective. Withdrawal requires extreme body awareness and the ability to predict ejaculation (and pull-out before it happens), and it needs trust between partner(s).
› you can use it with another method
You can use withdrawal to double-up with another method.
› free
Always communicate with your partner(s) about using this method beforehand to make sure everyone is on the same page.
› have a back-up
Many folks use pull-out with another birth control method (like condoms and/or something else). In the case of an emergency (like pull-out didn’t happen on time), consider using emergency contraception and talk to your provider.
