Avoiding pregnancy naturally involves using methods that do not rely on hormonal contraception, devices, or surgical procedures. These methods include fertility awareness-based methods (FAMs), barrier methods, and withdrawal.
Natural family planning methods like the rhythm method, basal body temperature charting, and cervical mucus observation can be effective in avoiding pregnancy when used correctly and consistently. Barrier methods such as condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps physically block sperm from reaching the egg. Withdrawal, also known as the pull-out method, involves the man withdrawing his penis from the vagina before ejaculation.