coitus interruptus

noun

coitus in·​ter·​rup·​tus -ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təs How to pronounce coitus interruptus (audio)
: coitus in which the penis is withdrawn prior to ejaculation to prevent the deposit of sperm into the vagina

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That failed seduction isn’t the only instance of coitus interruptus. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024 There were no statistically significant differences in terms of volume, concentration, progressive motility and normal morphology from specimens collected via coitus interruptus compared to specimens collected via masturbation. Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2011 In the case of coitus interruptus, as well as vasectomies, the concern is pregnancy, not disease. Kyle Munkittrick, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2011 For men there are approximately four ways of dealing with these issues without the need for a partner's help: abstinence, condoms, coitus interruptus, and vasectomies. Kyle Munkittrick, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2011 In both cases of abstinence or coitus interruptus, things are left to a man's will power and self-control. Kyle Munkittrick, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2011 The question of sperm in precum usually comes up in reference to the pull-out method, also known as the withdrawal method (and coitus interruptus—sounds like a dinosaur, but OK). Kasandra Brabaw, SELF, 7 Mar. 2019 You were beaten by coitus interruptus imposed by the Church. Dana Snitzky, Longreads, 12 July 2018

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, "interrupted sexual intercourse"

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coitus interruptus was in 1886

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“Coitus interruptus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coitus%20interruptus. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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coitus interruptus

noun
coitus in·​ter·​rup·​tus -ˌint-ə-ˈrəp-təs How to pronounce coitus interruptus (audio)
: coitus in which the penis is withdrawn prior to ejaculation to prevent the deposit of sperm in the vagina

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