| Methods |
Failure Rates |
Side Effects
|
Advantages |
| Abstinence |
? |
Sexual frustration..
|
No cost and total freedom |
| Withdrawal (coitus interruptus) |
19% |
Anxiety , Frustration
|
No cost |
| Rhythm Method/Natural Family Planning |
20% |
Frustration during periods of abstinence.
|
No health risks. |
| Male Condom |
12% |
Allergic reactions . Some reduction in
sensation on the penis.
|
Available without prescription. Offers protection from sexually
transmitted diseases. Easy to carry and use. |
| Male Vasectomy |
0.15% |
Psychological implications of being infertile
can sometimes lead to some sexual problems.
|
Permanent; no other preparations. Very reliable. Minimal health
risks. |