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Originally Posted by Bazza  I once read that a commonly used term for couples who practice the withdrawal method is... parents! |
And that joke is mostly a myth:
Does Withdrawal Deserve Another Look? Quote:
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Withdrawal is sometimes referred to as the contraceptive method that is “better than nothing.” But, based on the evidence, it might more aptly be referred to as a method that is almost as effective as the male condom–at least when it comes to pregnancy prevention. If the male partner withdraws before ejaculation every time a couple has vaginal intercourse, about 4% of couples will become pregnant over the course of a year. However, more realistic estimates of typical use indicate that about 18% of couples will become pregnant in a year using withdrawal. These rates are only slightly less effective than male condoms, which have perfect- and typical-use failure rates of 2% and 17% respectively.
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