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Why is the pull out method difficult?

This may sound simple enough, but it can actually be hard to do the right way all the time. It takes practice to use the withdrawal method perfectly. Withdrawal also takes a lot of self-control. You have to be willing and able to stop having sex before ejaculating (cumming), which is usually when sex feels the best.
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Is the pull out method hard?

If you do it correctly, pulling out is a pretty effective way of preventing pregnancy. But it can be hard to do it the right way every time. Pulling out also doesn't protect against STDs, so using a condom is a good idea - both to help prevent STDs, and to add extra pregnancy prevention.
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Why is the withdrawal pull out method not recommended?

Using the withdrawal method for birth control requires self-control. Even then, the withdrawal method isn't an especially effective form of birth control. Sperm may enter the vagina if withdrawal isn't properly timed or if pre-ejaculation fluid contains sperm.
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How likely is it to get pregnant if he pulls out?

The pull-out method is about 80% effective. About one in five people who rely on the pull-out method for birth control become pregnant.
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How can I improve my pull out method?

The best way to make the pull out method effective is to use it with another type of birth control (like the ring, pill, or condoms). This way, if there's a slip up, you're still protected. Condoms are a great method to use with pulling out.
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Should I take Plan B for Precum?

If you had sex without protection and are concerned about pregnancy from precum, you might consider using emergency contraception. You have a few options: The morning-after pill (Plan B One-Step): You can buy this form of emergency birth control without a prescription. It's available at pharmacies and online.
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Can I get pregnant if he pulls out and goes back in?

Pregnancy can happen if any semen gets in your vagina or on your vulva. So the best way to make the pull out method effective is to use it with another type of birth control (like the ring, pill, or condoms). This way, if there's a slip up, you're still protected.
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What are the disadvantages of pulling out?

What are the disadvantages of withdrawal? It requires self-control for both partners. It can be very hard to stop and withdraw the penis before ejaculation. If a person has trouble with premature ejaculation, it's not a good idea to use withdrawal as a method of birth control.
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When are you the most fertile?

You're most fertile at the time of ovulation (when an egg is released from your ovaries), which usually occurs 12 to 14 days before your next period starts. This is the time of the month when you're most likely to get pregnant.
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Can a little bit of sperm cause pregnancy?

When a small amount of semen comes into contact with the vulva, the odds of even one sperm entering the vagina and making it all the way to the egg are low. The risk is not zero, but it is close to it.
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How often does the pull out method fail?

Pulling out isn't a very reliable way to prevent pregnancy. It works about 78% of the time, which means that over a year of using this method, 22 out of 100 women -- about 1 in 5 -- would get pregnant. By comparison, male condoms are 98% effective when used correctly every time.
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Can a guy release sperm without feeling it?

Ejaculatory anhedonia is the term used to describe the rare condition in which individuals are able to ejaculate physically but don't have the accompanying feelings of release, pleasure, or orgasm.
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Does Precum contain sperm?

Pre-cum doesn't usually have any sperm in it. But some people may have a small amount of sperm in their pre-cum. If there is sperm in someone's pre-cum, and that pre-cum gets into your vagina, it could possibly fertilize an egg and lead to pregnancy.
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What are the 7 signs of ovulation?

Here are some signs and symptoms that ovulation is coming or that ovulation has just occurred.
  • Positive ovulation test.
  • Cramping on one side of the body.
  • Rise in basal body temperature.
  • Increased sex drive.
  • Cervical mucus that's slippery and sticky, like raw egg whites.
  • Breast tenderness.
  • Heightened sense of smell or taste.
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Can men tell when a woman is ovulating?

Human males also detect the high-fertility (ovulatory) period in women by bodily odour [4], which may act as a form of sexual stimulant for men [5, 6].
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Has anyone ovulated late and got pregnant?

The good news is it's possible to ovulate late and still get pregnant. However, ovulating after day 21 of your cycle can also lower the chances of conception.
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Is pulling out safer than condoms?

The perfect-use failure rate for withdrawal is 4% compared to 3% for condoms; similarly, within the first year of use, 18% of couples relying on withdrawal will experience a pregnancy, comparable to the 17% of couples using male condoms [1].
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What color is Precum?

Precum is usually clear and odorless, but it can vary in texture and color depending on factors such as hydration, diet, and overall health. In some cases, precum may contain small amounts of semen, which can affect its appearance and consistency.
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How do I make sure Precum doesn't get me pregnant?

If you want to prevent pregnancy, put on a condom before your penis and vagina touch. Even better, use both condoms and another kind of birth control together.
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What does come mean for a girl?

Female ejaculation refers to the expulsion of fluid from a female's urethra during orgasm or sexual arousal. The urethra is the duct that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
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Why do men's mood change after ejaculating?

This is because after the rush of orgasm, dopamine levels drop below baseline, similar to what happens during withdrawal from drugs of abuse. Low dopamine levels are associated with depression, low energy, lack of ambition, social anxiety, among others (Dailly et al., 2004).
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How do I know if I pulled out soon enough?

If you already started to ejaculate (cum) when you pull out, it's too late. It's also important to not get any semen on your partner's vulva, so make sure you give yourself enough time to ejaculate away from your partner's genitals. When it comes to withdrawal, it's definitely better to be early than late.
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Does it take a full load to get pregnant?

If your sperm count is normal, you will ejaculate millions and millions of sperm cells. But only one of them is required to fertilize an egg and start a pregnancy. What's an ideal sperm count for reproduction? You should have at least 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen.
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How do I know if sperm got in me?

1. Sensation: Some people may feel a slight wetness or warmth when sperm enters the vagina. 2. Changes in vaginal discharge: After ejaculation, you may notice an increase in vaginal discharge, which can be a sign that sperm has entered.
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