Intended.

A podcast from Male Contraceptive Initiative, Intended covers male contraception, learning from the past, talking to the researchers of the present, and listening to the users of the future.

Nearly 50% of pregnancies are unintended. Science has intended to get male contraceptives on the market for decades now. What’s happened? Why don’t we have The Pill for men yet? Join us as we explore these questions and more!

Season One

The first season of Intended focuses on providing a deep dive into the past, present, and future of male contraception. Hear from luminaries and ever day people about where we have been, where we are today, and where we intend to go in the future with new methods of male contraception.

10 Years Away for 50 Years, part 1

Episode 1, pt. 1

The Long & Winding Road
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Episode 4

10 Years Away for 50 Years, part 2

Episode 1, pt. 2

He Said
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Episode 5

Sperm Science
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Episode 2

She Said
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Episode 6

The Heavy Lifters
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Episode 3

We Said
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Episode 7

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About the Show

A podcast from Male Contraceptive Initiative, produced by Logan Nickels and Kevin Shane. Intended asks the question – If nearly half of all pregnancies are still unintended, why don’t we have more male birth control options? Unraveled over the course of 8 parts, Intended brings scientists, historians, and couples together to understand the life of The Pill for men in an immersive audio exploration.

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