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Coitus interruptus

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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This is a method of contraception that involves the male withdrawing his penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation.

It is relatively ineffective with many disadvantages:

  • 30% failure rate - due to: - delay in withdrawal - sperm in the pre-ejaculatory fluid
  • high degree of self-control required by both partners
  • intercourse is often unsatisfactory

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