How reliable is rhythm method AND withdrawal together – with no other methods?
The Rhythm Method, or Natural Family Planning, works extremely well. However, what DOESN’T work well is combining ignorance and/or laziness with this method. You’ve GOT to have an intimate understanding of your own female cycle (as a woman, of course), both HOW it works and at what point you are at any given day. And you’ve GOT to exercise common sense and self control while using this method. If you choose to push the envelop on timing, or to disregard where you’re at during your cycle, then expect to discover that you are no longer cursed with your monthly bleeding cycle for the next few months. As for withdrawal…it’s better than nothing, but not much if you are having intercourse at the wrong time in your cycle. The above is from the viewpoint of the woman, because the timing is really controlled by her biology. From the male perspective, the ONLY thing you have control over is whether or not to have sex or to deposit your man goo inside or outside. (There IS a form of male birth
