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What is the pull out method?
The pull out method is a common type of birth control in which the man withdraws his penis before ejaculation. This method prevents pregnancy and also has the added advantage of helping to reduce unwanted pregnancies. It is possible to use the pull out method with any type of barrier such as a condom, diaphragm, or cervical cap. It’s also known as coitus interruptus or the withdrawal method
This technique may be appropriate for some couples but it can also be difficult if not impossible for those who are trying to conceive and men who have erectile dysfunction. In addition, many people find that withdrawal does not prevent pain associated with orgasm for either partner or climax.
Study on the pull out method
Last year, a provocative study was published that stated the “pull-out” method is just as successful as using a condom when it comes to pregnancy prevention. The statistics released claim that this controversial remedy, if practiced consistently during intercourse over the course of one year, is 96% effective, meaning pregnancy occurs about 4% of the time. Compared to condom statistics, there is a mere 2% difference in pregnancy risk, with condoms reporting a 98% effectiveness rating.
Although these are compelling statistics, the withdrawal method is completely ineffective in preventing sexually transmitted infections, as there is no real barrier between the genitals and infection or diseased can be shared, easily.
Unprotected sex is strongly discouraged by the majority of health experts. Condoms tend to be preventative in terms of pregnancy and STDs.
source:http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/journals/reprints/Contraception79-407-410.pdf
