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coitus interruptus

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coitus in·​ter·​rup·​tus | \ -ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təs How to pronounce coitus interruptus (audio) \

Definition of coitus interruptus

: coitus in which the penis is withdrawn prior to ejaculation to prevent the deposit of sperm into the vagina

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 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, "Can You Get Pregnant From Precum?," 7 Mar. 2019 You were beaten by coitus interruptus imposed by the Church. — Dana Snitzky, Longreads, "Hemingway’s Last Girl," 12 July 2018

First Known Use of coitus interruptus

1886, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for coitus interruptus

borrowed from New Latin, "interrupted sexual intercourse"

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coitus interruptus

noun
coitus in·​ter·​rup·​tus | \ -ˌint-ə-ˈrəp-təs How to pronounce coitus interruptus (audio) \

Medical Definition of coitus interruptus

: coitus in which the penis is withdrawn prior to ejaculation to prevent the deposit of sperm in the vagina

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