coitus interruptus

Definitions

Sexual intercourse interrupted by withdrawal of the penis before ejaculation.

uncountable

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Examples

“Yet in the event, population continued to grow⟳ – even though signs began to appear⟳ that coitus interruptus was beginning to be used systematically to reduce⟳ family size.”

“We have⟳ come⟳ some way since sheep's bladder condoms but male contraceptive options are still pretty basic. Not counting one Chinese invention - a small electronic device worn in the underpants, which causes infertility for a month after a current is switched on briefly - it is still down to the old favourites: abstinence, coitus interruptus, condoms or vasectomy.”

“She'd long since caught the knack of moving with him, and closed her arms and legs around him. “You'll fly⟳ with me, Tiberius? Take⟳ the last⟳ fence with me?” He'd meant to pull⟳ out. Coitus interruptus was a term even the scholars failing their Latin knew before they left public school.”

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