Coitus Interruptus: Easy Come, Easy Go?

Question from C

Is there a benefit or problem for a woman when a man ejaculates inside her once past or during the menopause stage? I had read that there is a benefit, but my magnificent significant other seems to think it is not so.

Thanks
Not always pulling out

Response from Dr. Pinhas

There are no benefits for a woman when a man is ejaculating inside of  her unless you are trying to get pregnant.  The benefits for him, in the short run, are obvious.  The vagina is a warm and inviting place; what guy would want to leave at the moment of orgasm? But alas, the concept of responsibility should be looming large  in your mind.  Sexual intercourse always incurs the possibility of pregnancy risk whether you are using contraception or not.  It is just a matter of how much risk. Contrary to popular belief, the possibility of pregnancy  is a considerable risk when a guy “pulls out” .  If your significant other is way past the other side of the menopause curve, there is no possibility of pregnancy.  There is no benefit or risk to ejaculating inside of her with respect to pregnancy (although STD’s are another matter).  However, if she is peri-menopausal, this can pose a considerable problem.  She may think she is in menopause;  you may think she is menopause; her doctor may think she is menopause; but her ovaries may have something different in mind.  “Change of life” pregnancies can be tough on a woman when she is in her late forties, early fifties.  She should check with her health care professional to determine her menopausal status.

So ejaculating inside of her when she is on the other side of menopause is a matter of personal preference. However, you need to consider the feelings of “your magnificant significant other” regarding your actions (seminal production and the act of withdrawal), after all she’s on the receiving end.