There is much to know when it comes to the male contraceptives of today, and tomorrow.
Understanding the methods existing today, as well as the factors influencing the male birth control methods of the future, is critical to achieving reproductive autonomy for all. We provide links to primers that help explain the products of today and tomorrow that will help define the next generation of male contraception.
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Hormonal vs. Non-Hormonal Contraception
Male Contraceptive Initiative provides funding and advocacy support for the development of non-hormonal, reversible forms of male contraception. But what does “non-hormonal” mean? How do these methods differ from “hormonal” contraceptives? This primer provides information on the differences between the two. |
Nuts & Bolts: Hormonal vs. Non-hormonal Contraception
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Existing Methods of Male Contraception
Though they are extremely limited, it's crucial that everyone understand how the available methods of male contraception work, as they are all we have to rely upon while the next generation of contraceptives are developed. This primer provides an overview explaining the existing methods of male (or sperm-targeting) contraception. |
Nuts & Bolts: Existing Methods of Male Contraception
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Condoms
A condom is a barrier device used during sexual intercourse to reduce the probability of pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Condoms are currently the only non-hormonal, reversible method of male birth control. Learn more about this method in this primer. |
Nuts & Bolts: Condoms
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Vasectomy
The most popular (and only) form of long-acting male contraception is a vasectomy. It involves cutting the vas deferens, the long tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra during ejaculation. Learn more about this birth control method in this primer. |
Nuts & Bolts: Vasectomy
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The “Male Pill”
You already know what “The Pill” looks like, but what about “The Male Pill?” This primer explores what the next male contraceptive could exist as. |
Nuts & Bolts: The "Male Pill"
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10 Facts about Male Contraception
Male contraception is coming, and is going to change the world. This primer provides 10 facts you may not have known about the most exciting part of the future of contraception. |
Nuts & Bolts: 10 Facts About Male Contraception
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10 Facts about Men and Vasectomy
Vasectomy and condoms are the only current options for male contraception. The most popular form of long-acting male contraception is a vasectomy. Learn more about this method in this primer. |
Nuts & Bolts: 10 Facts About Vasectomy
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