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While there are various types of birth control methods, such as taking the contraceptive pill, using condoms, and having an IUD, some people rely on the pull out method. Today, we\u2019re going to uncover whether the pull out method is actually a legitimate means of birth control, of course beginning with an introduction as to what it is.<\/p>\n
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The pull out method is a form of birth control in which a man will remove their penis from a woman\u2019s vagina before they ejaculate. In this way, the man does not wear a condom. This is done in an attempt to remove the chance of sperm getting inside of the vagina, with the hope that it will not cause pregnancy.\u00a0 The pull out method is more scientifically known as the \u201ccoitus interruptus\u201d, and sometimes it\u2019s called the \u201cwithdrawal method\u201d.<\/p>\n
The thing about the pull out method however, is that it\u2019s not as easy as it sounds. A man needs a lot of control to remove their penis at the right time. Some men may not even feel when they are close to orgasm as they may be too caught up in the moment to realise it. This can be a huge risk, making this form of birth control somewhat unreliable or difficult. If you are planning to use the pull out method, it\u2019s safer to do so with a partner that you trust. And it\u2019s important that you (and all of your other partners) have been tested for any STIs. Plus, it\u2019ll be much safer if you practise the pull out method with an accompanying method of birth control, such as the contraceptive pill or spermicide (a chemical that kills sperm). We also suggest women to track their cycle, and avoid the pull out method on the days in which they are most likely to get pregnant.<\/p>\n
The short answer? Yes, you can get pregnant using the pull out method. Whether a woman is ovulating or not, it\u2019s still possible. This is because, if the pull out method isn\u2019t done perfectly, sperm can live inside of the body for up to seven days. Side note:<\/strong> ovulation is when a woman is at her most fertile, usually around 12 to 14 days before their next period starts. If you do practice the pull out method however, It is said that the effectiveness of it is around 96 percent\u2026 but only when it is done perfectly. In other words, four out of 100 women who use the pull out method perfectly will fall pregnant. On the other hand, if it\u2019s not done perfectly, 22 out of 100 women (on average) will become pregnant from the pull out method. This is equal to around one in five women. It\u2019s also important that if you practice the pull out method, that the man ejaculates nowhere near the vaginal opening.<\/p>\n And, if you\u2019re planning to have sex for a second time, there may still be sperm left inside of the penis, on the penis, or on the hands. For that reason, washing the penis and hands before round two is always a good idea. Lastly, and just as an extra level of protection, pre-cum itself doesn\u2019t contain sperm, but sperm can leak into it as it travels down the urethra, where residuals may be present from previous ejaculations. In this way, sperm could be released with pre-cum prior to the release of semen.<\/p>\n The pull out method doesn\u2019t prevent the spread of STIs and HIV. Many STIs are spread through skin-to-skin contact, so if you\u2019re practising the pull out method (and thus not wearing a condom), you could be at risk for spreading or contracting an STI or HIV. What\u2019s also important to note is that some STIs such as chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhoea, can be carried in pre-cum. The only suggestion we have, if you\u2019re dead-set on using the pull out method as your only form of birth control, is to practise doing so with a condom until both partners feel as though they can practise this method perfectly.<\/p>\n Everyone who uses the pull out method should be extremely careful\u2013that is a given. So if you are using this form of birth control, it\u2019s about being precise and mindful.<\/p>\n On the other hand, there are actually some benefits to the pull out method:<\/strong><\/p>\n And, just like most things in life, there are benefits and risks\u2026 and using the pull out method does come with a few.<\/p>\n These are the risks involved with the pull out method:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve used the pull out method and you feel that your partner did not pull out in time, then don\u2019t panic.<\/p>\n These are the steps you can take if the pull out method failed:<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to this, here are two others things that you can do:<\/strong><\/p>\n At the end of the day, the pull out method is a valid form of birth control, yes, but it is most definitely not the most effective one. It is up to you and your partner whether you\u2019d like to use this method during intercourse, but there should always be a strong level of trust between partners, and lots of self-control involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nDoes the Pull Out Method Prevent the Spread of STIs?<\/h2>\n
What Are the Benefits of the Pull Out Method?<\/h2>\n
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What Are the Risks of the Pull Out Method?<\/h2>\n
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I\u2019ve Used the Pull Out Method and it Failed\u2026 Now What?<\/h2>\n
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