I Have Practiced Coitus Interruptus for Years

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I Have Practiced Coitus Interruptus for Years

by Dr. Al Cooper and Dr. Coralie Scherer

Question: I have practiced coitus interruptus for years and recently a friend told me that people who use this form of birth control are called "parents." How effective is this?

Your friend is right. Coitus interruptus (pulling out at the last minute/withdrawal before ejaculation during intercourse) is a very poor form of birth control because lots of sperm are carried into the vagina by pre-ejaculatory secretions. Condoms are much safer.

About the Author:

Dr. Al Cooper, was the clinical director at the San Jose Marital and Sexuality Centre (408-248-9737) and ran the training program for Counseling and Psychological Services at Stanford University. Dr. Cooper was internationally known for his work in sexuality.

Dr. Coralie Scherer coordinates online services for the Centre and specializes in sexual trauma, women's issues, and marital therapy.

Originally published 3/18/98
Revised 1/26/09 by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.

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I have had recurring tornado dreams since about 2007. I started having these dreams when my relationship with my long-term highschool boyfriend started to get s

Very efficiently written information. It will be priceless to anybody who uses it, together with myself. Sustain the good work for positive. I will try extra po

Thanks a lot for this post! This would be of great help indeed.Mobile phones suit our fast-paced lifestyle to a T. Having the Internet at our disposal and in ou

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The statistics are concerning indeed, and if your kid is a teen or about to go to college you should be really worried . Excessive drinking leads to alcohol add

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