#Withdrawalmethod

A new snapshot of Gen Z family planning finds young adults are delaying parenthood into their late 20s and, worryingly, a significant share are relying on the withdrawal or “pull-out” method as a primary form of birth control. The findings, drawn from a survey by pregnancy test brand First Response and women’s media platform Her Campus and reported by the New York Post, underscore a generational rethinking of when to have children — and a risk calculus around contraception that health experts say could backfire. For Thailand, where the birth rate has plunged to historic lows, the mix of delayed childbearing and inconsistent contraceptive protection holds lessons for sex education, public health, and demographic policy.

Alarming new research reveals that Generation Z adults are increasingly delaying parenthood while simultaneously relying on ineffective contraceptive methods, creating a perfect storm of reproductive health risks that could significantly impact Thailand’s already plummeting birth rates. A comprehensive survey conducted by pregnancy test manufacturer First Response in collaboration with women’s media platform Her Campus discovered that nearly 37% of young adults favor the withdrawal or “pull-out” method as their primary contraceptive approach, despite medical evidence showing this technique fails for approximately one in five couples annually. These findings arrive at a critical moment for Thailand, where birth rates have collapsed to historic lows below population replacement levels, requiring urgent attention to both reproductive health education and family planning support systems.

A new study highlights a troubling trend among Gen Z: many are delaying parenthood while relying on withdrawal as a primary contraceptive. This method has a documented failure rate of about 20-22 percent with typical use, raising the risk of unintended pregnancies in the interim. In Thailand, where birth rates have fallen to historic lows, the findings underscore an urgent need for stronger reproductive health education and accessible family planning services.