Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ideal contraceptive ?

It should be irreversible.

The correct option is 4 .It should be irreversible.

Contraceptive methods help prevent unwanted pregnancies. An ideal contraceptive should be user-friendly, easily available, effective and reversible with no or least side-effects.

It also should in no way interfere with the sexual drive, desire and/or the sexual act of the user.

A wide range of contraceptive methods are presently available which could be broadly grouped into the following categories, namely Natural/Traditional, Barrier, IUDs, Oral contraceptives, Injectables, Implants and Surgical methods.