Female condom vs Withdrawal or pull out method Comparison & Alternatives

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Overview

Rated 0.0

0 reviews

During or before sex

Frequency

79% - 95%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 2.8

5 reviews

During or before sex

Frequency

80% - 96%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Female condom ingredients

Female condoms (sometimes referred to as a Femidom) are soft thin pouches that are made of a thin,

strong plastic called polyurethane,

a substance called nitrile,

or latex.

Withdrawal or pull out method ingredients

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.

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Mood

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Bleeds

Not enough data to say

Sex drive

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Weight

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Skin

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Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Mood

40% no impact on mood

Bleeds

60% no change

Sex drive

60% no impact

Weight

80% no impact

Skin

80% no impact on skin

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

Protects against STDs

Non-hormonal

There are no benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this birth control

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Withdrawal or pull out method reviews

5 reviews

Withdrawal or pull out method

Used for 8+ yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 28th Sep 24

Withdrawal or pull out method

Annoying to have to fuss with putting the condom on, and I don’t enjoy the change in sensation while using a condom. But I feel protected against pregnancy. I occasionally rely on pull out method, and the anxiety over my partner accidentally not timing this correctly (ie not pulling out soon enough) negatively affects my sexual experience.

Used for 8+ yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 20th Jun 24

Withdrawal or pull out method

Still can get pregnant with pull out method or anal

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 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.

Used for 8+ yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 28th Sep 24

Withdrawal or pull out method

Annoying to have to fuss with putting the condom on, and I don’t enjoy the change in sensation while using a condom. But I feel protected against pregnancy. I occasionally rely on pull out method, and the anxiety over my partner accidentally not timing this correctly (ie not pulling out soon enough) negatively affects my sexual experience.

Used for 8+ yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 20th Jun 24

Withdrawal or pull out method

Still can get pregnant with pull out method or anal

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 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.

Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 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.

Used for 5 - 8 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 26th Feb 24

Withdrawal or pull out method

No side effects

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Female condom vs Withdrawal or pull out method

Overview

Female condom ingredients

Withdrawal or pull out method ingredients

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Benefits: What this birth control can help with

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• 26th Feb 24

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