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Abstinence

What it is

  • You do not have sex (vaginal, anal, oral)

How it works

  • The penis and vagina do not touch.
  • Sperm do not come anywhere close to the vagina, so the sperm and the egg never meet

STD/HIV Risk

  • It prevents STD and HIV/AIDS

Pregnancy Risk

  • It prevents pregnancy

How well it works

  • 0 out of 100 women get pregnant

What's cool about it

  • It prevents mental stress that might come with being sexually active
  • The best way to stay healthy and safe
  • No side effects

How much

  • No Cost

Outercourse

What it is

  • You have sex without vaginal intercourse

How it works

  • The penis does not go into the vagina
  • Sperm does not join the egg

STD/HIV Risk

  • It DOES NOT protect you against STD's or HIV/AIDS because fluids are still being exchanged

Pregnancy Risk

  • You can get pregnant if sperm is spilled into the vulva

How well it works?

  • If done correctly, 0 out of 100 women get pregnant

Withdrawal

What it is

  • The man pulls the penis out of the vagina before he "cums"

How it works

  • The penis enters the vagina, but the man pulls it out before ejaculation.
  • Sperm is not released inside the vagina and does not join egg

STD/HIV Risk

  • This method DOES NOT protect against STD's and HIV/AIDS

Pregnancy Risk

  • It is not a very good method, but when done correctly, it reduces your chances of getting pregnant

How well it works?

  • 19 women out of a 100 do not get pregnant when done correctly

What's not cool

  • You can still get pregnant from "pre cum" fluids
  • It requires great self-control, experience, and trust
  • Not for men who "cum" prematurely
  • Not recommended for teens

How much

  • No Cost
 
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