INTERRUPTED COITUS: METHODS AND RISKS - LOVE-E-PSYCHOLOGY

Interrupted coitus

Interrupted coitus (in Latin coitus interruptus, also called onanism) is a natural contraceptive method which consists in the immediate and timely interruption of sexual intercourse a few moments before ejaculation. To avoid the risk of fertilization, interrupted coitus involves the extraction of the penis from the vagina just before "intercourse.

Theoretically, interrupted coitus is a safe method of contraception. However, in practice this is not really the case, on the contrary, it turns out to be bankruptcy in 18-22% of cases, a percentage that is anything but negligible.

Neither a perfect self-control of the man, nor his experience in the sexual field, are sufficient to prevent fertilization. fertilize the egg.

The continuous emission of pre-ejaculatory lubricating liquid during penetration, produced by the Cowper's glands, was found to contain in 37% of cases small quantities of semen endowed with mobility.

Interrupted coitus: security at risk

Although it is now well known that the method is unreliable, interrupted coitus is practiced by many, especially very young people: it even seems that 40 million couples in the world use it as a first-choice method of contraception.

What makes it prefer to contraceptive methods that are far safer and more reliable such as condoms, pills, diaphragms, etc.?

First of all, the fact that, unlike the condom, often accused of decreasing pleasure and limiting genital sensory perceptions, interrupted coitus increases sensitivity during intercourse. Secondly, for its practicality: it does not imply a "preparation", an interruption of the relationship (if not before ejaculation) or specific training.

But even that it is economic - it does not involve expenses - that it does not require a medical prescription and that it is also admitted by the Church, are among the reasons that lead to this decision.

Interrupted coitus: the dangers

Before choosing interrupted coitus as a contraceptive method, it is good to consider the risk-benefit balance, and always ask yourself if it is worthwhile or if perhaps it is necessary to evaluate the alternatives.

In particular, if you decide to opt for interrupted coitus, consider the dangers of:

Unwanted pregnancies;
Sexually transmitted diseases;
Post-performance anxieties and tensions;
Psychological stress from fear of being pregnant
Increased risk of prostatitis and varicocele in men;
Probable increased risk of premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction in men;
Disadvantages deriving from having to interrupt sexual intercourse "on the most beautiful".

ATTENTION: after the first sexual intercourse in which coitus is practiced, it is possible that some spermatozoa remain in the "urethra. In the absence of" accurate intimate hygiene, an immediate subsequent sexual contact can expose you even more to the risk of pregnancy.