Pull-out or withdrawal method during sex involves pulling the penis from the vagina before ejaculating.
It is not a method of contraception, according to scientific evidence. It is based on “random chance.” So, yes, it can work sometimes and fail other times – and there’s no way to predict the outcome of pulling out and the chances of pregnancy accurately.
Although pulling out may appear to be simple, it can fail and, of course, has some drawbacks. ” Here’s how:”
How does the pull-out method fail?
There’s a lot of room for error with the pull-out method.
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Pre-ejaculate fluid containing sperm
Even if your partner pulls out on time, sperm can still enter your body. Your partner releases a pre-ejaculate fluid that may contain sperm before ejaculation. This fluid contains less sperm than sperm, but it may still contain sperm. If sperm-containing pre-ejaculate enters your body, it can cause pregnancy.
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Getting the timing wrong
It can be difficult to predict exactly when ejaculation will occur. Ejaculation usually — but not always — occurs right before orgasm, at the peak of sexual pleasure. It can be difficult to activate the logical part of the brain that says, “Now is the time to pull out when the pleasure is at its peak.”
Disadvantages of the pull-out method
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It is not considered the most reliable form of birth control
If you suspect that sperm has entered your vagina, you must find emergency contraception. Using an effective form of birth control from the start may be less stressful than looking for emergency contraception after something goes wrong.
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Risk of contracting STIs
The pull-out method, unlike condoms, provides no protection against STIs transmitted through body fluids, such as trichomoniasis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
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Stressful sex
Things can always go wrong, even if your partner does their best to pull out in time. The pressure to withdraw can make sex more stressful and dangerous than if you used more reliable birth control methods.
