The withdrawal method is also a form of contraception that can be used to prevent pregnancy. The method involves the man removing his manhood prior to ejaculation so that the sperm does not have a chance to travel up the woman's honey pot thus leading to conception. The downside of this method is that some sperm may leak out prematurely, which is known as precum, prior to ejaculation and prior to withdrawal of the manhood, thus making the method less reliable and effective at preventing pregnancy though it is a better option than not doing anything.
2. Use the Calendar Method
Technically, in a month, there are only a few days in which a woman can actually become pregnant. Most women have a 28-day cycle which begins on the first day of a woman's period and ovulation takes place on the 14th day. But a woman can be fertile for several days before and after ovulating which decreases her chances of becoming pregnant when she makes out on these days. The challenge of this method is that not all women have 28-day cycles. Others have 30-35 day cycles which can become completely inconsistent from month to month thus making the method less reliable and effective.
3. Track your fertility using physiological markers
You can track your fertility by using physiological markers such as basal body temperature measurements, and also by observing your cervical mucus discharge, to help you know the specific days when your fertility is at its peak. This will help you avoid making out on days when your fertility is at its highest thus preventing pregnancy.
When using the "basal body temperature" method, a woman has to measure her temperature first thing in the morning and before eating everyday. It will rise 0.4-1.0 degrees Fahrenheit following ovulation. Therefore, it is advisable to use a condom, a spermicide, or another non-hormonal form of birth control from the first day following the woman's period to three days after her basal body temperature has risen.
With the "cervical mucus" method, the woman observes the characteristics of her cervical mucus discharge. There is typically no mucus discharge immediately following a period, mild and sticky secretions in the days after that, greatly increased mucus secretions that are more wet and clear in the days surrounding ovulation, and no noticeable secretions following the end of her "fertile period" all the way until the beginning of the woman's next menstrual cycle. Therefore, during days when cervical mucus is abundant, clear and wet, it is important to avoid intercourse as this is when a woman's fertility is at its peak.
By Clint Bling