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.

  • chitak166@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    As a man, I always laugh when I see other men excited about the prospect of becoming sterile.

    • erin (she/her)@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      10 months ago

      Can you explain why? Some people don’t want to have kids. Why should the onus fall on only women with birth control and IUDs? More options for male contraceptives are a good thing.

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        10 months ago

        No one does. Them thinking it’s funny is because of their own ignorance.