August 6, 2011
The Male Pill is apparently on its way. Yes, soon men will be able to take care of their contraceptive needs in a convenient tablet to be crumbled daily over their Cheerios, and need never bother with the difficulty, embarrassment and expense of condoms ever again. Women will be protected from the risk of unwanted ...
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January 7, 2011
A male birth control pill is being introduced in Indonesia this year. This is an “alternative, herbal product” that comes from a plant called gandarusa. Some health professionals aren’t sure if it will work. The fact that there has been research into male hormonal contraceptives for years, without any products being finalized, makes this one ...
June 28, 2010
Most women wouldn’t trust a man to take a birth control pill. And most men don’t want to deal with the hormonal side effects (moodiness, lower libido) of taking a pill. These have been the most significant stumbling blocks to finding a male contraceptive. Luckily scientists have now found a simple solution to these problems!
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sperm that can't fertilise
June 1, 2010
A lot of men are doing it, but no one likes to talk about it. But with a world leaders admitting he’s gone under the knife for that special little snip, perhaps the vasectomy will become recognized for what it is — the manliest of procedures. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key told reporters that he ...
February 15, 2010
Men in Manchester and Edinburgh are taking part in a two-year trial for an injectable male contraceptive. Comments by readers on this article talk of an end to men being tricked into supporting children who are not theirs.
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February 9, 2010
Scientist have found out what it is that makes sperm swim faster when they get closer to the egg. This will be used to help further the search for a male contraceptive, something with a lot of obstacles to it, as well as helping men whose swimmers are too slow to cause a pregnancy. Apparently sperm don’t start ...