Reviews
Withdrawal or pull out method reviews
3.7
7 reviews
During or before sex
Frequency
80% - 96%
Effectiveness
None
Blood clot risk
None
Effect on fertility
How does the Withdrawal or pull out method work?
Withdrawal or pull out method alternatives
Contraceptives that work in similar ways, or brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients
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3.7
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Community reviews (7)
Used for 12 - 18 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 29th Jul 23
Came off the pill after using for 11 years and wanted to be hormonal contraceptive free so we decide on pull out method as if got pregnant would be happy accident. Been using for 12 months and completely successful reliable contraception for us.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 27th Jul 23
Quite a risky method that I wouldn't recommend. I use this method on-and-off (sometimes using condoms instead) as I don't want to use hormonal contraception and I had a terrible experience with the IUD. I have never gotten pregnant from this method. But having very irregular periods means this method causes considerable stress at the end of each month when my period is inevitably late. Even after getting a negative pregnancy test I'll still convince myself I'm pregnant. Not very fun!
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0 helpful
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Jun 23
Used after 6 years of implant to allow my cycles to ‘go back to normal’. Continued to use for 3+ years, however this is not a form of contraception on its own only alongside other forms. After an unplanned pregnancy due to not using this alongside another method I will be seeking a more formal contraception method to ensure this does not happen again.
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1 helpful
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 20th Jun 23
Pull out method as long as you are careful and don't have sex again a second time in same session. If you use in conjunction with cycle tracking you can be extra careful in ovulation period. Been doing this for nearly 3 years now and so far not pregnant.
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 18th Jun 23
This method requires a lot of planning, but makes me feel in control of my body and I have no risks of side effects.
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