by kh14n07 on February 12th, 2005

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Does the "pulling out" method really work?

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by Megamuzik on June 13th, 2005
The answer is not No or Yes. I have had this method used for over 10 years now and has never been pregnant (knock on wood) It's basically a luck of the draw, so some people have experienced luck with it. I wouldn't ADVISE it though
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by Spicy Hot on December 29th, 2008
No, it doesnt. I am living proof.
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by Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls on December 29th, 2008
It's a great method to insure that you will get pregnant. It's worthless as birth control
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by RedJohn on September 24th, 2005
The question should really be: "Do you trust your partner to 'pull out' on every occasion that you have intercourse prior to the release of *any* ejaculate?"

The answer is simply: no, you can't. And although humans are not fruit flies, it still takes only one sperm cell to achieve fertilization. This approach is called the "Why take the risk?" method. Condoms are cheap and they work.
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by meami1234 on December 29th, 2008
No, there is such a thing as pre-come and you don't even know it's happening.
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by tomboy_2007 on September 21st, 2006
The answer is definately no. When a man gets aroused, a small drop of ejaculate fluid (a.k.a pre-cum) leaks from the urethra...whether he has inserted or not. This fluid occurs because it lubricates the urethra for easier sperm release. Men can't usually feel this happening, and if they are penetrating and thrusting, they definately won't.
Also, it is hard for most men to pull out before ejaculation. It takes a lot of endurance. They won't think when coming to an orgasm (did you ever hear the phrase "only enough blood to run one organ (brain or penis) at a time"?) Do you think when having an orgasm? Other then (OH YES!) I doubt it. So trust me, don't rely on this method. It can land you in a world of trouble.
Hope this helps.
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by Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony on February 13th, 2005
The answer is no. See Kim Siever's answer here: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/3148 I know, at least, 2 people who used this method and got pregnant.
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by eric on December 29th, 2008
Not really because of pre-ejaculate. You could be getting her preggers and not even know it. Wear a jimmy hat and then yank it off at the moment of explosion, and do whatcha gotta do. Best of both worlds, junior.
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by Blackberry. on December 29th, 2008
Something my mother's friend told me long ago about the pull out method: "A basketball player always dribbles before he shoots...". It's not a completely safe way.
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by Super on December 29th, 2008
It depends on what you are pulling out ;D
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by wookieblu on December 29th, 2008
do you want a baby then it works if your not trying to have a baby then no it does not work
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by Firebrand on December 29th, 2008
it certainly is not a safe method of birth control.
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by Doggie S on November 5th, 2007
No.
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by Anonymous on January 31st, 2007
The withdrawal method as well as the rythm method of birth control CAN be effective if you use them correctly and in conjunction with home ovulation kits to predict the time of ovulation for the woman so that another method of birth control can also be used during her fertile days.

Neither of these methods is effective protection against STDs.
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by Gideon on January 31st, 2007
Ask a bunch of parents who used the technique.

Not only is this a poor method of birth control, it does nothing to prevent the risk of STD's which, just like pregnancy, can change your life forever.
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by Simply msFortunate on January 31st, 2007
In my experience, no. Simple as that. You can't always ensure that no semen will enter the vagina prior to pulling out; pre-ejaculate fluid does exist and is notorious for containing sperm, too.
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by JackofAllTrades on December 29th, 2008
The "pull out" method is not a good method of birth control -- you leak sperm containing semen prior to ejaculation. Just be glad that SHE is using birth control -- because the 'pull out' method is totally unreliable.
Your best friend for birth control? A condom.
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by Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN on December 29th, 2008
No it doesn't.

There is ejaculate and preejaculate that is enough to cause an accidental pregnancy.

Use a condom! It will keep you safe from the diseases that pulling out wont!
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by Aksafari on December 29th, 2008
uhh... work for birth control? no.
Work for a little 'post-coital' fun and games? sure!
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by Account Closed on November 5th, 2007
Not always, there is always a risk.
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by Anonymous on November 5th, 2007
I know it works. If the man has enough self control to pull out. My husband and I have used this method for over 9 years with not one close call. We have two children that were conceived prior to this.
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by This Daley has a new bundle of joy on January 31st, 2007
No. Why do you think Catholics have such big families?????
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by firecracr on January 31st, 2007
No I have a daughter living and breathing as a result 10 yrs old.
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by AliasAnonymous on January 31st, 2007
It is incredibly risky. I would suggest using protection or going on the pill until you totally trust your partner.
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by roiboysatx on August 30th, 2009
works some of the time and fails some of the time. just a little leakage of seeman can get you pregnant. sometimes the guy can think they can pull out in time but often they just can't.
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by She on October 26th, 2009
Yes for me it has been a great method!!! I hate birth control and with many woman developing cancer and overy problems due to some birth control..(anything that can stop mother natures ''period'')Isnt natural or good 4 your body and carries a list of side effects. I have to say from personal experience some men have lots of pre-cum and some almost none..maybe its higher risk for them with lots but my husband doesnt have a lot..if you use just a dab of spermicide and use the pull out method you should be more then fine and can avoid gaining weight and nasty side effects of some birth control. I have used this method usually by its self for 7 years between my children and the only time I (left it in)was the time my son was conseved..so for 7 years I had no problems at all..and I am very fertile only took me one try for both kids and I was pregnate..If you would rather use this method but are scaird, do like I said and use a dab of spermicide it will provide lubrication and keep you from worry..just make sure you are with the same guy as you can still contract STDs this way..hope this helps!!
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by SoulSearcher on October 26th, 2009
Not even 50% effective. You have to keep in mind that sperm swim, all it takes is a few that are close enough and they can find their way to that egg.
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by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on August 30th, 2009
Two bummers, pregnancy and frustration.
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by More2Be on August 30th, 2009
No. There are fluids in the pipeline that make their way out in the course of sex, which may have residual sperm cells. Plus, with the withdrawal method, there is no guarantee of expert timing. When the method is used, pregnancy frequently results.
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by Bruja. on November 5th, 2007
No, it's not effective. Some men pre-ejaculate (pre-cum or whatever) and although it is not completely semen it can hold SOME sperm, trust me that's all you need. This doesn't protect you against STD's unless you & your partner are in a monogamous relationship I suggest condoms.....but that's just me.
:)
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by Chaysgirl24 on November 5th, 2007
Not all the time...
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by This Daley has a new bundle of joy on November 11th, 2007
ignore this answer...duplicate...someone pls flag for me!
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by jhanagriff on December 12th, 2007
I've used this methode for 4 years and no close calls... so yes it can work
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by milanne on January 20th, 2008
It worked for me for almost an entire year... NOT SMART THOUGH!
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by Grant aka Guybrush Threepwood on August 30th, 2009
it worked on me for 10 years, but that doesn't mean it works for everybody.
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by Oor Galooly - on December 29th, 2008
Sure it works, even if not just get an abortion, just as good.
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by Jaheira2016 on August 4th, 2010
my older sis was a "oopsie" but my dad married my mother and had me later
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by megcham on April 9th, 2010
It works....until it doesn't.
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by stuart on August 4th, 2010
No. I always put it back in again.

Seriously, its a dodgy practice, precum is present etc so no i wouldnt take the chance if i was a woman. In fact if i was a woman id make him pull it out just for the hell of it
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by lucidxx on December 1st, 2010
I am convinced it is how able the man is to gauge when he will ejaculate. I know there is about three seconds between when my orgasm starts and when I ejaculate. No mistakes in 11 years--maybe 30 partners. The only time I got a girl pregnant was when I repeatedly came inside of her. I had very good luck with STDs. I am very physically active and do a lot of yoga and I think people who are not so in-touch with their bodies have less of a grasp on how and when the semen shoots.
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by ilvmuhgameboy on January 31st, 2007
Umm I don't think yo ushould do that thats evil and disctusting
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by LANGIE on January 20th, 2008
am guessing this is not a gardening question then ....i dont think it is the best method were a nodder[condom]
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by Anonymous on February 11th, 2008
No because there is this little tricky stuff called "premature ejaculation" and many guys don't know when this is coming. It also contains sperm and can easily get you pregnant, even if he pulls out before he actually cums.
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by Snow Bunny on January 22nd, 2009
My daughter is going to be 4 this year =-)so that's a NO.
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by klarakat on January 15th, 2009
everyone on here keeps talking about precome, which actually contains no sperm and won't get you pregnant. in fact, some studies have shown methods such as spermicidal foam to be LESS effective than the pull-out method (which, when performed perfectly, is actually close to 80 per cent effective). if you were to pull out, ejaculate, and then keep going, pregnancy would be a definite possibility. and be honest, can you really pull out in time, EVERY time?
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by Runs_With_Scissors on January 22nd, 2009
My son is 12 years old and it's the only meathod we've used since. For US - it has...but my understanding is that we are the exception to the rule.
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by jubilee on April 25th, 2009
It works to an extent. The problem is that it's difficult for the man to get out on time every time. I think the success rate is only like 73%, not real good odds. Eventually you'll slip one through, if you know what I mean. Having said that, I used it for a year once and was successful, so go figure.
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by brian646 on August 30th, 2009
i would consider it more effective than cumming inside of a gal, but a gal can still get pregnant, even if the guy pulls out.........take care....Brian....
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by Aussie_red on December 29th, 2008
Ha! Not well less than 75% of the time it works.
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by Firebrand on December 29th, 2008
It will be her Birth Control that is working not the withdrawal method.

Even precum will have some semen in and without the Birth Control that could cause pregnancy.
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