A Gel Injected Into the Scrotum Could Be the Next Male Contraceptive
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Biotech company Contraline has safely implanted a sperm-blocking hydrogel in 23 men. It’s designed to be a fully reversible vasectomy.

A gel injected into the scrotum could be the next male contraceptive::Biotech company Contraline has safely implanted a sperm-blocking hydrogel in 23 men. It’s designed to be a fully reversible vasectomy.

  • Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    26·
    11 months ago

    More options are great I suppose, but as a gem-xer I don’t get the modern revolt against the condom. Modern condoms are pretty damn thin / good and are a form of male birth control with bonus of very good disease prevention, have next to no side effects, and minimize messes too.

    • trebuchet@lemmy.mlEnglish
      20·
      11 months ago

      Modern?

      Has it increased in some way over time? I think men not wanting to wear condoms because of how they feel is a tale as old as the condom itself.

      • Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        3·
        11 months ago

        I think for those that have grown up with porn in their palms it is different yes. Admittedly that’s my impression and that of my peer group. I’m not aware of data on the matter.

    • setVeryLoud(true);@lemmy.caEnglish
      4·
      11 months ago

      IMO for anyone in a stable monoamorous relationship, the IUD is the superior option, as long as the female partner is a good fit for it and doesn’t have complications from it.

      • gordon@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        11 months ago

        My wife had significant issues with hers, including basically never-ending spotting and occasional surprise periods, cramps, mood issues, etc. She had it removed after 2 years.

        I’m thinking a vasectomy is the next thing, but it isn’t covered on my insurance and finding a doctor is intimidating.

    • Ithi@lemmy.caEnglish
      3·
      11 months ago

      There’s no harm in condom + anything else considering all the horror stories of condoms accidentally/intentionally not working.

      This gives another option that sounds pretty easy and not very invasive for anyone.

      • Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        4·
        11 months ago

        There are horror stories for everything. There are also statistics. If you prefer horror stories to the latter there is nothing you shouldn’t fear.