Capacitation, generally speaking, is the change sperm undergo in the female reproductive tract that enables them to penetrate and fertilize an egg. Learn more about this critical change in this primer.
Vasectomy and condoms are the only current options for male contraception . The most popular form of long-acting male contraception is a vasectomy . Unfortunately, vasectomies are not considered...
The prostate is part of the male reproductive system . A walnut-sized gland located between the male bladder and the penis , the prostate sits just in front of the rectum . The urethra runs from the...
The human reproductive system is a complex set of intertwining factors, many of which are required for sustained fertility. By interrupting even a single one of these required processes, we can find...
The terms “semen” and “sperm” are sometimes incorrectly used as synonyms. While they are closely connected, they are not the same. This primer helps explain the differences between the two.
