... so while condoms and pills are effective when used right, the surest way of preventing an unwanted pregnancy is still abstinence.
What about vasectomies?
Good question. Vasectomies also work well when done right, but ordinary stitches can't be used to close the incision; instead curved stitches with wide heads must be used to prevent leakage.
The same applies to other sterilization surgeries. Straight stitches are no good on reproductive organs; during sexual operations, the comma sutures should always be used.