Male Contraception 1

Question 1

List the non-surgical birth control options for men.

Answer 1

• Abstinence
• “Outercourse”
• Withdrawal method (Coitus Interruptus, Pull Out Method)
• Condoms

Question 2

What are the types of abstinence and its efficacy?

Answer 2

• “Continuous Abstinence”: Not engaging in any kind of sexual activity with a partner.
• “Periodic Abstinence”: Avoiding sexual intercourse when a woman might get pregnant.
• Continuous abstinence is the only way to avoid unintended pregnancy.
• Continuous abstinence is 100% effective at preventing pregnancies.
• Abstinence helps prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s).

Question 3

What is outercourse? What is its efficacy?

Answer 3

• Sexual activity without vaginal intercourse.
  
  • This keeps sperm out of the vagina.
• Nearly 100% effective.
• Pregnancy might be possible if semen spilled onto vulva and then enters vagina.
• Decreases risk of sexually transmitted diseases, but those transmitted by skin-to-skin contact can still be transmitted (i.e. HPV, HSV).

Question 4

Describe the withdrawal method and its efficacy.

Answer 4

• Approximately 35 million couples throughout the world use this technique.
• When properly executed, this technique keeps sperm out of the vagina.
• 4% failure rate when always properly executed.
• 27% pregnancy rate when not always properly executed.
• Does not prevent STD’s.

Question 5

Describe the efficacy and advantages of condoms.

Answer 5

• May come dry, lubricated, or coated with spermicide
• 2% pregnancy rate when always properly used.
• 18% pregnancy rate when not always properly used.
• Effectiveness can be increased with the use of spermicides (Nonoxynol-9) or withdrawal method.
• Several advantages:
  
  • inexpensive
  • accessible
  • disposable
  • does not require a prescription
  • easy to use
• Can be combined with other forms of birth control
• Does help prevent STD’s