“Many young people believe that if there is no ejaculation then there is no risk of STI, sexually transmitted infection, or pregnancy. Neither of those are true. In fact, any time there is contact between the penis and the vagina, there is opportunity for semen or sperm to float into the canal and cause a sexually transmitted infection or to cause pregnancy. Make sure that even though your partner plans on pulling out before ejaculating that you use condoms because you can always have an infection when there’s contact between the two surfaces.”
Paula Elbirt, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician, specializing in Adolescent Medicine, at Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights. She has several published writings, including: Dr. Paula’s Good Nutrition Guide for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers; Dr. Paula’s House Calls to Your Newborn; and Seventeen Magazine’s Guide to Sex and Your Body. She has a particular interest in adolescent empowerment and risk reduction. Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights is a two-floor practice with a walk-in urgent care center and more than 35 specialties. Located at 300 Cadman Plaza West, the practice is situated on the 17th and 18th floors.