Pulling Out: Pretty Basic Birth Control
Coitus interruptus, also known as the rejected
sexual intercourse, withdrawal or pull-out method.
It’s a method of birth control in which a man,
during sexual intercourse, withdraws his penis
from a woman’s vagina prior to orgasm (and
ejaculation) and then directs his ejaculate
(semen) away from the vagina in an effort
to avoid insemination.
This method of contraception, widely used for
at least two millennia, is still in use today.
Advantages
The advantage of coitus interruptus is that it can be
used by people who have objections to, or do not have
access to, other forms of contraception.
Some people prefer it so they can avoid possible adverse
effects of hormonal contraceptives or so that they can
have a full experience and be able to “feel” their partner.
Other reasons for the popularity of this method are
it has no direct monetary cost, requires no artificial
devices, has no physical side effects, can be practiced
without a prescription or medical consultation,
and provides no barriers to stimulation.