withdrawal method
- noun
- /wɪðˈdrɔːəl ˈmɛθəd/
- NSFW
:
método de retirada
- He explained that the withdrawal method is not a reliable form of contraception.
Examples
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The withdrawal method is often considered less effective than other forms of contraception.
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Many couples use the withdrawal method as a primary form of birth control.
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Many couples rely on the withdrawal method despite its risk of failure.
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Some people mistakenly believe the withdrawal method is completely effective.
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Many couples consider the withdrawal method as a way to prevent pregnancy without using additional contraception.
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The withdrawal method involves pulling out before ejaculation to decrease the risk of pregnancy during intercourse.
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Some people find the withdrawal method reliable when done correctly, but it requires good timing and communication.
Synonyms
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6.1
Withdrawing the penis from a partner's vagina before he releases sperm to try to avoid pregnancy
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6.8
Pulling the penis out of the vagina before ejaculation to avoid pregnancy
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9.3
A method to prevent pregnancy where the man pulls out before ejaculation
Withdrawing the penis before ejaculation during sex to try to avoid pregnancy
How Effective
- Specialized
9
4.1
786
1.0
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442
2.8
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- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase literally combines 'withdrawal' (the act of pulling out) with 'method' (a way of doing something), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a technique based on withdrawing. However the specialized contraceptive meaning (coitus interruptus) and its sexual context are not fully predictable from the parts alone and depend on world knowledge or prior exposure, so it is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Withdrawal method comes from the simple, literal action: withdrawal means 'pulling out' and method means a way of doing something. It refers to pulling the penis out before ejaculation to try 'to avoid pregnancy', so the name explains this form of birth control.