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There are many ways to prevent pregnancy. Recently, many people are interested in natural methods of contraception, and intermittent sex is one of them. Some people think that thanks to it they will avoid unplanned pregnancies. Unfortunately, intermittent intercourse is not effective and, in addition, it can have various negative consequences for mental health.
Intermittent intercourse is still a popular method of contraception. However, its effectiveness is very low. It is also worth knowing that intermittent intercourse in some cases leads to neuroses and various sexual disorders. What should you know about intermittent intercourse?
Intermittent ratio – definition
Intermittent intercourse is nothing more than stopping intercourse before ejaculation. It is crucial that ejaculation occurs outside the woman’s body and as far away from the woman’s intimate organs as possible. Intermittent intercourse is to prevent sperm from entering a woman’s body. This method is more effective when combined with keeping a marriage calendar.
Intermittent intercourse is very demanding on the man who has to learn to control his reactions, which often makes it difficult for him to experience the pleasure of sex. This method is often a source of stress and anxiety for both men and women.
Intermittent intercourse – risk of pregnancy
The use of intermittent intercourse is one of the main causes of unplanned pregnancies. It is a method often used by young people without experience. The risk of pregnancy following intermittent intercourse is mainly due to:
- uncertainty whether the man will have time to terminate the intercourse at the right time;
- ejaculation will occur close to the woman’s reproductive organs;
- the presence of sperm in the ejaculate and pre-ejaculate, which appears on the penis immediately after erection and is not related to ejaculation.
Intermittent intercourse – fertile days
The effectiveness of intermittent intercourse is enhanced by the use of a marriage calendar, in which a woman can count her fertile days. However, it should be remembered that intermittent intercourse in the fertile days carries a high risk of pregnancy.
Intermittent intercourse – infertile days
The risk of becoming pregnant during the infertile days as a result of intermittent intercourse is lower than in any other period. To keep the risk as low as possible, a woman should know her body perfectly and know the fertile and infertile days. However, it should be remembered that their regularity is influenced, for example, by stress, medications, or even intimate infections.
Intermittent intercourse – consequences
The risk of pregnancy in the event of intermittent intercourse is quite high. However, for many people the great advantage of this method is, for example, the lack of costs. The risks associated with intermittent intercourse are not unique to pregnancy. People who choose this method of contraception often forget that it leads to various disorders. These include, for example, lack of orgasm, sexual neurosis, constant anxiety and tension, and even depression or impotence over time.
It should also be remembered that intermittent intercourse will not protect us against sexually transmitted diseases.
Intermittent intercourse – effectiveness
Firstly, it should be emphasized that, according to the WHO, intermittent intercourse is not a method of contraception. The effectiveness of any contraceptive method is determined by the Pearl Index. It is the ratio of the number of unplanned pregnancies per 100 women who used a given method of contraception during 12 months of regular intercourse.
A low Pearl index means high effectiveness of a given method. In the case of intermittent intercourse, it is 15-28, i.e. as a result of using this method there were 15 to 28 pregnancies per 100 pairs.
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