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Intercourse within the Sacrament of Marriage
WARNING!! This question and answer is of a mature nature. Parental discretion is advised.

Joseph Wednesday, October 6, 2004

Question:

Dear Bro. Ignatius Mary,

Is it considered contraception if the husband "pulls out" before the "pipe overflows" (so to speak) during intercourse within marriage? I don't really want to be explicit with this question, and I hope you understand what I'm asking (I think you do).

My apologies for the silly question, but I have always been curious if this would be a another type of birth control.

God bless and thank you for this forum.

Joe

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM+

Dear Joseph:

Yes, it is sinful. It is depriving the openness to life in the marital embrace. Any action or method that prevents openness to life is gravely sinful.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary


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