This chapter will explain why male contraceptives are important at the individual level as well as the whole society. By introducing the impact of male contraceptives on people and the planet, and by clarifying related myths and facts, you will be able to have more insight into this topic.
Key Points/Learning Objectives
- The impact of male contraception and how it aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- The fact that everyone, not only men, needs male contraception
In this short animated film, we explore how everyone benefits from male birth control methods, and not just men!
What is the impact of male contraception?
Male contraception, of lack there of, has a large impact not only on reducing unintended pregnancy, but also on everything we care about around the world! The following infographics briefly introduce the impact of male contraception on people and the planet, and we will discuss the connection between male contraception and each Sustainable Development Goals in the further paragraph.
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The Impact of Male Contraception on People
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Unintended Pregnancy Poster
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The Impact of Male Contraception on the Planet
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Sustainability Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all", and were set up by the United Nations to be achieved by the year 2030. The question is –“How increasing male contraceptive options can have a impact to the world?” Reminding us of the Six Degree of Kevin Bacon game (What Does Contraception Have to Do With Kevin Bacon?), we could actually connect contraception to global impact on health, including the environment, gender equity, education, or any other number of issues we currently face as a global community, within six steps (or even less)!
In this section, we provide a connection between each of the 17 SDGs and male contraception. Through this, we illustrate the potential, incredibly positive impact that new methods of male birth control can have in achieving our shared sustainability goals.
Click on any image to learn how male contraception will help us achieve it:
In this section, we provide a connection between each of the 17 SDGs and male contraception. Through this, we illustrate the potential, incredibly positive impact that new methods of male birth control can have in achieving our shared sustainability goals.
Click on any image to learn how male contraception will help us achieve it:
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Male Contraceptive Initiative supports the Sustainable Development Goals.
Who wants male contraception?
You might be questioning - “We already have existing contraceptive methods for female, why do we still need male contraception?” Here are some reasons why people need male contraception, and the demand is found through our consumer research.
Consumer Research Study
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Male Contraceptive Initiative led a study to identify unmet needs and satisfaction with current contraceptive methods among a sample of men across key market segments.
To the best of our knowledge, this is the largest survey in the United States in the last ten years exclusive to sexually active men ages 18-44 to better understand their attitudes, needs and motivations regarding the future of male contraception as a family planning method. Key Findings:
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Men are most interested in a non-hormonal pill and other forms of non-hormonal contraception that are safe, effective, and reversible.
Here is a MCI Lemonade Stand. We can have a deeper understanding of people’s needs on male contraception after watching this video:
Memes
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Video Game: Swimmer
An Introduction to MCI
We are a small nonprofit based in Durham, North Carolina, in the US. We raise funds to support the research community in their efforts to develop the next generation of male contraception, and we provide advocacy and outreach support to help ensure people are thinking and talking about male birth control methods.
Overview
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In this short animated film, we share our hopeful vision for the future (Reproductive autonomy for all!) while framing the need and demand for new methods of male contraception.
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In this short animated film, we provide an overview of our vision & mission: to empower men, and couples, to fully contribute to family planning goals by providing them the resources they need for reproductive autonomy.
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Vision and Mission
Blog Posts
Self Assessment
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