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How effective is withdrawal as a method of birth control

Withdrawal or pull out method is when a man pulls his penis out of the vagina before ejaculation to keep sperms out of the vagina hence preventing pregnancy during sex. It is estimated that over 40 million couples in the world rely on this oldest way to practice birth control.

Withdrawal is very popular among young people and adults who are in a relationship here in Kenya because it is easy, has no side effects, its free, convenient, and safe since it can prevent pregnancy when no other method is available.

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