How useful is the withdrawl method?

Question

me and my boyfriend have been together for a year and have used this method for the entire time. i have not gotten pregant.

Should I consider birth control anyway?

Answer 1

"pulling out" is so useful that 30% of couples who use it exclusively get pregnant after one year. I would get birth control, either the pill or the shot.

Answer 2

You're lucky. That's not an effective way at all.

Answer 3

if you do not want to be a parent then use birth control AND a condom. Birth control is not 100% and it is not a surprise to get pregnant if you are only on that. Not to mention the withdrawl method should not even be classified as a method... you can still get pregnant on the pre-*** because it does contain sperm in it.

Answer 4

Studies show that in the REAL WORLD, not a lab, withdrawal is as effective as condoms.  And just like condoms the older you are and the more committed the relationship the less likely it is for the method to fail (mostly from the "errr well I use it all the time, except that one time" failure)

http://www.peelregion.ca/health/hsexual/...

How well does it work in preventing pregnancy?



    * IF

    * before penetration a man who has recently ejaculated urinates to get rid of any left over sperm.

    * the tip of the p***s is wiped dry of lubricating fluid before penetration

    * the p***s IS withdrawn BEFORE ejaculation

    * ejaculation occurs outside the v****a and well away from the vaginal opening

    * THEN

    * withdrawal has an approximately 80-90% effectiveness rate, or better.

    * BUT

    * control is difficult. This last minute method is risky. It offers NO protection from sexually transmitted infections, including HIV; even the pre-ejaculate fluid can contain infection along with sperm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condoms

Pregnancy rates (first year, latex)

Perfect use 2%

Typical use 10–18%

Part 4 —The Ethics of FDA and ACOG Regarding NFP

http://ccli.org/nfp/basics/effectiveness...

Researchers find no sperm in pre-ejaculate fluid.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12286...

Answer 5

Yes, you should consider it A.S.A.P. The withdrawal method isn't helpful at all. It's probally the most non-effective method of birth control.

Answer 6

Well let me tell you i was in a relationship 2 years (18 months using that method) and i dont have kids. My current relationship is the same we're committed and if it happens we're okay with it but we arent using anything and we pull out. I guess it depends on a couple of things:

- how often you have s*x

- how good he is at pulling out in time (some guys are sensitive and its harder for them)

-then its down to god/luck whichever you believe

i would consider bcontrol if you do not want him to father your child or think he wouldnt be fit.

Answer 7

This method isn't for everyone.

It proves to be effective for my Husband and I. We've been together for 8 years and have had no accidents. He doesn't like condoms and I get sick with birth control no matter how low the dosage is I just couldn't stand it. There's a risk with anything you decide so go with what you feel is best for you. It's pretty much how comfortable you are with having a child, taking on the responsibilities, it's going to part of your lives forever so chose wisely.

Am I the ONLY one that didn't get pregnant for using the withdrawal method? We have 2 children, but they are no accident nor a surprise. Both times we planned them since we wanted to be sure we are ready for one. Oldest is 7 youngest is 4 months. I don't understand how people don't realize that they are going to be pregnant, like they can't tell when the guy ejaculates in them?

Answer 8

Withdrawal is better than nothing.   If you MUST have s*x (which of course no-one HAS to do) and you are stranded on a desert island -- withdrawal does significantly reduce the odds of pregnancy.

However, since you are presumably NOT on a desert island (or you are on one with internet access, anyway), if you don't want to get pregnant, you need to use a more reliable method.  

Withdrawal is about 80% effective -- meaning that 20% of women get pregnant each year.   You've been lucky so far, but your luck won't last.

By contrast, condoms are about 98% effective, birth control pills 99%, depo-provera/implanon well over 99%.

Answer 9

yes. because me and my boyfriend were using this method for a year to so i thought it would be good enough. well next thing i know i'm pregnant. WITH TWINS. so go ahead and get birth controll.