Is the pullout method fine actually?

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.  Pre-order Andréa’s book Get It Out: On the Politics of Hysterectomy. For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at [email protected]. Like this episode? Check out Episode 3: Why are slurs making a comeback? Original music for this episode produced by Zeno Pittarelli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.