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"Male Birth Control Methods" - Condoms, Vasectomy, Withdrawal
Yes, male birth control
methods are simple enough and yet men still don't get it. There are only
three male contraception methods, although there's news of creating a
hormonal contraceptive pill for male but the development of the drug is
still underway. So we are down to three male birth control methods for
now.
Condoms,
Vasectomy, and withdrawal.
Condoms Birth Control Methods
Male condoms are a thin covering placed over an erect penis that can
keep sperm from entering a woman's body.
Condoms can be made of latex,
plastic or lambskin (natural). Latex condoms are the only birth control
method proven to help protect against some STDs.
Condoms are available dry, lubricated and with vaginal spermicide - a
substance that kills sperm. They should not be used with other
lubricants like baby oil or petroleum jelly. This can weaken them and
cause tears or breaks.
Condoms also need to be stored in a cool, dry place. Heat (from wallets
or glove compartments) can cause breaks or tears.
Positives :
Cost (about $1 each)
Lightweight
Can be used with other birth control methods for extra protection
Negatives :
Latex allergies (natural or plastic versions may substitute)
May "dull" sensation
Need to pause during sexual contact to put it on
Must maintain erection before removing or contents could leak
Could break or tear
About 11 in 100 women per year, whose only birth control method is the
male condom, become pregnant.
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Withdrawal (Pull Out) Birth Control Method
Withdrawal may be the world's oldest form of birth control. During
intercourse the penis must be withdrawn from the vagina before
ejaculating.
Positives:
No side effects
No cost
Can make other forms of birth control more effective
Negatives:
Requires self-control
Sperm can be released before pulling out
Not effective for premature ejaculation
Not recommended for sexually inexperienced men or men with multiple
partners
Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases
It is not as effective as some other methods of birth control. Up to 27
of every 100 women whose partners use withdrawal become pregnant each
year.
Vasectomy Birth Control Methods
Vasectomy is the most common form of male birth control in the U.S. It's
permanent sterilization that is:
Safe
Effective
Has no impact on - Erections, Hormone levels, Sexual performance
A vasectomy involves numbing an area of the scrotum. The doctor then
makes a very small puncture and locates the vas deferens, a tube that
carries sperm from the testicles. A small section of the vas deferens is
removed. The remaining ends are then sealed or clamped to stop the flow
of sperm. This is repeated on the other side.
If you and your partner don't want to have (more) children, a vasectomy
can ease your anxiety about pregnancy. This may help you to enjoy sex
more and cut down on the cost of other contraceptives. It will not
prevent you from getting STDs.
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Fertility awareness approach
The fertility awareness-based (rhythm) method tracks ovulation (egg
release). This requires a great commitment by both partners to monitor
the woman's menstrual cycle. You must avoid intercourse or use another
birth control method on the nine days per month that the woman is most
likely to be fertile.
Rhythm methods cost little and you can stop anytime if you decide to
attempt pregnancy. Many couples find that sharing responsibility for
tracking cycles helps them become more intimate. But this method is not
as reliable as many other available options. Each year up to 25 in 100
couples who use the rhythm method will become pregnant.
You and your partner need to weigh the benefits and risks of each birth
control method. And most important, remember that your chance of
preventing pregnancy is best if the method you choose is always done
correctly.
The use of
condoms as
a birth control method has a high enough success rate. It is not 100%
effective since no birth control method really is perfect. And yet, men
oftentimes fail in birth control even if there are only three methods that
they have to choose from, or rather have a single method at their disposal
if you follow our argument.
However, there are studies being done which gives men other options aside
from those three. I really don't know if these new contraceptive methods
will help especially if men are in general not paying much that attention
to contraceptives anyways.
But still, this development in this is a welcome one.
Research have been looking at developing medications, much like the female
birth control pills, targeting the hormones inside the male body. This
hormonal contraception can be administered as injections or as implants,
although, like I said research is still being conducted and experiments
are being performed to show if such contraceptives are possible.
This hormonal contraception for males will function as a limiting catalyst
to the production of the male sperm. The tricky aspect of the research is
finding a way of bringing back the sperm count level to the amount that
men will be considered as fertile.
Other method that they are looking for includes implanting tiny plugs
called IVD (Intra Vas Device) to block the sperm; applying heat to the
testes to induce infertility; and even the use of ultrasound waves as a
means to control the production of the sperm. The ultrasound waves will
heat the testes which will result to reducing the production of sperms.
Again, the issue of whether the sperm count will normalize after a few
months or even years.
Well, regardless of the methods under study the present male birth control
is quite simple enough so men should learn how to use them or else it's
off to the operating with you.
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