NO SUCH THING Is the pullout method fine actually?
May 6, 2025
The podcast dives into the controversial pullout method, arguing it’s not the public health villain it's made out to be. Listeners hear personal anecdotes about sex education's inadequacies. The conversation also touches on societal taboos, misconceptions, and the importance of effective communication in relationships. Plus, it explores the hesitancy around male birth control and the trust issues it generates. The hosts offer insights on navigating sexual responsibility while encouraging better education on contraceptive choices.
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Abstinence Sex Ed Anecdote
- Schools often taught abstinence-only sex education with exaggerated fears about pregnancy.
- Noah's school used crying baby dolls to deter kids from sex, which he found ineffective.
Withdrawal Use Hidden but Common
- Around 65% of people use withdrawal as a contraceptive method, often alongside other methods.
- Despite stigma, many who counsel against withdrawal also rely on it themselves.
Withdrawal Effectiveness Comparable
- Typical-use pregnancy rates are 18% for withdrawal and 17% for condoms, showing similar effectiveness.
- Perfect use lowers pregnancy risk to 4% for withdrawal and 2% for condoms.
