COITUS INTERRUPTUS
In this practice, also known as withdrawal or pull-out method, the man
withdraws his penis from the woman’s vagina prior to orgasm and ejaculation. It
is one of the oldest contraceptive methods described.
Advantages: readily available, inexpensive, free of systemic side effects
Disadvantages: high failure rate, no protection against STDs, high degree of
discipline required, semen can enter vagina and cervical mucus prior to
ejaculation