The demand for male birth control exists, and a majority of women would trust their male partner to take the responsibility of taking contraception in their relationship. Despite these facts, the funding necessary to bring a new male contraceptive to market is still not available.
Key Points/Learning Objectives
1. How do we increase awareness and education regarding male contraception
2. How to advocate to engage interest in MCI and investing in the future of male contraception
2. How to advocate to engage interest in MCI and investing in the future of male contraception
To improve the disconnect between demand and funding, we collect and share people’s perspectives about male birth control, and to create educational materials that make the science behind male contraception accessible to the general public while illustrating the impact new male contraceptives will have on society as a whole. These are shared through publications, videos, animated films, audio series, infographics, and more:
Advocating, Research and Development for Male Contraceptive
MCI’s Lemonade Stand: Male Contraceptive Fellowships - Support for Trainee Researchers
Advocating for Male Contraception
Conversation with MCI Trainee Success program participant Alana Shunnarah
MCI’s Youth Advisory Board
MCI’s Lemonade Stand: The Impact & Implementation of Youth Advisory Boards in Male Contraception