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Withdrawal or pull out method reviews
2.5
4 reviews
Withdrawal or pull out method has an average rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars from a total of 4 reviews when used as a contraceptive. These are self-reported reviews where users of Withdrawal or pull out method review their satisfaction with this contraceptive and any side effects they feel they experienced whilst using.
The withdrawal method relies on removing the penis all the way out of the vagina before ejaculation occurs during sex. It is not considered a reliable method of birth control on its own, but can be used in addition to other effective methods of birth control.
During or before sex
Frequency
80% - 96%
Effectiveness
None
Blood clot risk
None
Effect on fertility
Reviews
2.5
4 reviews
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Withdrawal or pull out method
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 20th Jun 24
Very negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Withdrawal or pull out method
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
44 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 20th May 24
Withdrawal or pull out method
I get pretty sick on the pill and with same partner 3.5 yrs no issues but recognize not most effective practice.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Withdrawal or pull out method
Used for 1 - 3 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 27th Mar 24
Withdrawal or pull out method
It worked but I was terrified I was pregnant until I got my period. I had no sex drive because of this and was incredibly stressed. It worsened my mood as well.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Withdrawal or pull out method
Used for 5 - 8 yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 26th Feb 24
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
How does the Withdrawal or pull out method work?
The withdrawal method (also known as the pull out method) relies on the penis being all the way out of the vagina before ejaculation and ejaculation occurring away from the vagina or vulva.
UK equivalent 🇬🇧
Contraceptives in the UK that work in similar ways, or brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients