"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. Read More

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 During intercourse the penis must be withdrawn from the vagina before ejaculating.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. Read More

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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