Pulling out is not birth control. Good Lord.

pyuser583 · 2025-07-16T05:46:47 1752644807

The pullout method is behind the demographic free fall that began in the 19th century.

It’s absolutely capable of changing demography.

It’s not capable of providing consistent timing of pregnancies.

electricboots · 2025-07-26T07:24:12 1753514652

In my experience it’s 100% effective over a couple longterm(ish) relationships that total to about 4 years in my early 30s. Average around 3 to 4 times a week after accounting for time apart. I guess I could be sterile in my older age?

pretzellogician · 2025-07-17T19:42:50 1752781370

Actually, it is. It's just not the most effective method.

This Planned Parenthood link says in theory 96% effective, in reality 78% effective. (Caveat: their definition of "effective" is not quite clear.)

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/withdr...

bethekidyouwant · 2025-07-19T18:41:15 1752950475

I have five kids all five were conceived during a single act. Pulling out is the only form of birth control my partners and I have ever practised. in my opinion even for a very fertile person if you ( and I’m not sure how someone could fuck this up ) actually pull out there will be no conception.