Our whole lives, we’ve been told the pullout or withdrawal method is not a legitimate form of birth control and a fast-track way to becoming a parent. Some have even referred to it as the pull-and-pray method.

But reproductive health researcher Andréa Becker makes the argument that the pullout method “is not the enemy of public health it’s been made out to be” if done correctly. 

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Our whole lives, we&rsquo;ve been told the pullout or withdrawal method is not a legitimate form of birth control and a fast-track way to becoming a parent. Some have even referred to it as the pull-and-pray method.
But reproductive health researcher Andr&eacute;a Becker makes the argument that the pullout method &ldquo;<a href="https://slate.com/technology/2024/02/withdrawal-pullout-method-birth-control-contraceptive-pregnancy.html">is not the enemy of public health it&rsquo;s been made out to be</a>&rdquo; if done correctly.&nbsp;
Pre-order Andr&eacute;a&rsquo;s book <a href="https://andrea-becker.com/get-it-out-on-the-politics-of-hysterectomy/">Get It Out: On the Politics of Hysterectomy</a>.
For more, check out our newsletter at <a href="https://www.nosuchthing.show/p/is-the-pullout-method-fine-actually?r=j003&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">www.nosuchthing.show</a>, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at <a href="mailto:mannynoahdevan@gmail.com">mannynoahdevan@gmail.com</a>.
Like this episode? Check out <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-such-thing/id1780210954?i=1000679055376">Episode 3: Why are slurs making a comeback?</a>
Original music for this episode produced by <a href="https://www.zenomakesmusic.com/">Zeno Pittarelli</a>.

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Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don&rsquo;t men ask follow up questions? Should schools ban phones? Is dating an AI chatbot cheating? Then, they go out into the world, talk to experts, conduct experiments, and find the answer.
NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can&rsquo;t agree on. If you&rsquo;ve ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.
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Join Manny, Noah, and Devan &mdash; three best friends and journalists &mdash; as they settle dumb arguments by actually doing the research.&nbsp;
Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don&rsquo;t men ask follow up questions? Should schools ban phones? Is dating an AI chatbot cheating? Then, they go out into the world, talk to experts, conduct experiments, and find the answer.
NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can&rsquo;t agree on. If you&rsquo;ve ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.
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Is the pullout method fine actually?

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