coitus interruptus

Definitions of coitus interruptus
  1. noun
    a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation
    synonyms: onanism, pulling out, withdrawal, withdrawal method
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    type of:
    birth control, birth prevention, family planning
    limiting the number of children born
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