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- Withdrawal The man withdraws his penis from the vagina before ejaculation to reduce the chance of sperm reaching the egg.
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| Method | Withdrawal The man withdraws his penis from the vagina before ejaculation to reduce the chance of sperm reaching the egg. | Second method Select a method using "+ Add method" above |
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| Efficacy | Withdrawal 80% typical use Least effective: under 90 out of 100 people successfully prevent pregnancy per year. | — |
| Cost | Withdrawal $0 | — |
| Duration | Withdrawal Per act | — |
| Reversibility | Withdrawal Reversible | — |
| STI protection | Withdrawal No | — |
| How it works | Withdrawal The man withdraws his penis from the vagina before ejaculation to keep semen out of the vagina. Pre-ejaculate may contain some sperm. A 2024 pilot study found sperm in about 13% of pre-ejaculate samples, though roughly 75% of participants had no sperm in any sample. | — |
| Prescription | Withdrawal Not required Self-Directed | — |
| Who shouldn't use this | Withdrawal
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