“I just think that it's stupid how society has no problem with females deviating from their gender roles, but if a guy crosses gender barriers he is less of a man.”
—Daniel, 19, Tucson, AZ
When my girlfriend and I have sex, I pull out before I cum and she's never gotten pregnant. So, why do people always say pulling out is risky?
Pulling out, also called "withdrawal" and "coitus interruptus," is risky because the guy has to be totally aware of when he's going to ejaculate (cum). Then, he has to have enough self-control to pull out before he cums, every single time. Just one mistake can result in an unplanned pregnancy.
A lot of guys are unable to have this much control, especially when they're so close to the pleasure of orgasm and ejaculation. Plus, a woman can get pregnant even if a guy ejaculates just a little bit of semen near the opening of her vagina, because sperm can swim inside.
Safer sex is not just about preventing unplanned pregnancy. It's also about keeping you and your partner healthy - and free from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), which can be spread both through pre-cum and vaginal fluids.
Pulling out is better than using no birth control at all. But it's unreliable and gives no protection against STDs. Are you really ready to take those chances?
For more information, click "the withdrawl method," or call the Sex Information Line at 1-888-30-SX-ASK (307-9275).
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Your Comments
Is it possible I could get pregnant if he didn't pull it out all the way, when im on the pill?
Posted by: brooklynj on Jan 2nd, 2009 11:15am
Me and my boyfriend had sex, and we didn't use a condom and
he pulled it out but not all the way, but were not
completely sure. I've been on the pill for almost 4 months
now, so would me being on the pill mean im probably not
prego? Help!
Pulling Out
Posted by: Sara!Mommy! on Nov 22nd, 2008 6:20pm
Im 18 years old and I have been involved with a guy for
about 3 months now. We used the pull out method and now I am
3 months pregnant. It doesnt work and it is nowhere near
safe. I got pregnant one of the first time we ever had sex.
Use a condom.
WHAT I DO
Posted by: marley678 on Jul 27th, 2008 1:33am
me and my gf do that all the time n she hasent gotten
pregnant sometimes she has a late period but thats it!!!!
RE: Period-Pullingout-Pregnancy?
Posted by: DanR on Jul 11th, 2008 1:54pm
It is possible, but what was probably happening was just the
end of your period. If you start to experience any symptoms
of pregnancy, then you should look into getting a home
pregnancy test. I do suggest that any time you have sex it
is best to use a condom, but it is especially important
around the time of your period because there can be a lot of
exposure to blood. This can put both you and your partner
at high risk for STDs such as HIV.
Period-Pullingout-Pregnancy?
Posted by: doiva23 on Jul 10th, 2008 1:07pm
i was starting my period last friday but was very little,
and the following monday i had sex. i was still giving out
small amount of blood(i guess from my period) while we're
havin sex. my bf, pulled out b4 he spilled. and now, i
noticed that my period suddenly stopped. could this mean
that i'm pregnant?
Sperm in precum: Response
Posted by: StacieS on Aug 6th, 2007 1:38pm
Most of the time urinating will kill sperm. But I have no
idea what "most men" do after they cum. Perhaps you could
start a poll on the forums to get a general idea? I suggest
that couples never consider urination before sex to be a
form of birth control! Pulling out is ineffective mostly
because it is so hard to know EXACTLY WHEN to pull out. And
a mistake involving a millisecond would still deposit
thousands of sperm in her vagina. Not a good idea!
Sperm in precum after urinating?
Posted by: luvmybabies on Aug 4th, 2007 4:08pm
Wouldn't urinating after ejaculating get rid of any left
over sperm...and don't most men go urinate after the cum to
clean themselves out? just curious
Clarification on sperm in pre-cum
Posted by: StacieS on Apr 3rd, 2007 4:39pm
The most recent research shows that pre-cum is made in the
Cowper's Gland, not the testes. That means the pre-cum fluid
never comes in contact with sperm UNLESS it picks up
left-over sperm in the urethra. You can check out these
great body parts at www.teenwire.com. Go to: body diagrams.
Forgetting something important!!!!
Posted by: Edengoth on Mar 30th, 2007 2:56am
Dude! Pre-cum has sperm in it! It doesn't matter when you
ejaculate, you can still get your girlfriend pregnant if any
amount of sexual fluid comes out of your penis.
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RE: Is it possible I could get pregnant if he didn't pull it out all the way, when im on the pill?
Posted by: DanR on Jan 6th, 2009 2:29pm
The pill is 99.7% effective when used properly and
consistently. If you take your pill everyday around the
same time, then you would be pretty safe, but remember, the
pill does not protect against STDs. Only abstinence is 100%
safe against unwanted pregnancy and STDs. If you would like
to get some information on testing, check out this link:
http://www.sexetc.org/page/get_tested/.