coitus interruptus
noun
coitus in·ter·rup·tus
-ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təs 
: coitus in which the penis is withdrawn prior to ejaculation to prevent the deposit of sperm into the vagina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.
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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
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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
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coitus interruptus
noun
coitus in·ter·rup·tus
-ˌint-ə-ˈrəp-təs
: coitus in which the penis is withdrawn prior to ejaculation to prevent the deposit of sperm in the vagina
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