What YOU can do to help!
It will take a collective effort to ensure that those in the position to help make new male birth control methods a reality see and understand the demand for these products. To that end, we have created the following sections to provide you with opportunities to get involved and lend your voice to the cause:
Talk to Friends & Family
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We create our resources in order to help educate the general public about the importance of male birth control in an effort to empower people to advocate for the cause. A great way of doing so is to reach out to your friends and family to start discussions around male birth control. This will help ensure people are thinking about male contraception and prepare them for the inevitable day when more male methods are available.
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Engage with Elected Officials
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There is legislation that governs contraception at the local, state, and national levels. Reach out to your elected representatives and let them know that male birth control is important to you, and request that they support measures that would increase funding for male contraception research and development.
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Share Your Perspectives
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We utilize surveys to gather information on a range of topics related to male birth control, and capitalize on the responses for each to create outreach and educational collateral such as blog content, videos, and social media posts. Add your voice to the conversation by visiting this space often and responding to the surveys we add on an ongoing basis!
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Help Create Social Media Content
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We endeavor to engage with as diverse an audience as possible, so we are active on many of the most popular social media platforms. As a small team, we are limited in our ability to create meaningful content that engages with a wide range of audiences on a daily basis. A quick and easy way that you can help us address this is by sharing your creativity, and we encourage people to reach out to us with any ideas you have for content!
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Collaborate with MCI
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As a small nonprofit, we rely on the support of external partners to accomplish our vision of “Reproductive Autonomy for All”. This extends beyond funding to include everything from conducting the scientific research for new male contraceptive targets, engaging with us through internships and fellowships, serving as advisors on various working groups, and more. We know it will take all of us working together to bring new male contraceptives to market, and we encourage you to reach out to us with any ideas you have on how we can engage with you.
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Show Your Support
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Our vision for the future is “Reproductive Autonomy for All”. More than a vision statement, though, we believe this is a rallying cry to build a movement around as achieving such a lofty goal benefits all people as well as the planet. You can show your support for the cause along with financial support to MCI by purchasing some of our branded merchandise in our store.
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We envision a world in which every child birth is intentional, and occurs only after careful consideration and in line with the family planning desires of those involved.
Our mission is to empower individuals and couples to fully contribute to family planning goals by providing them with the resources they need for reproductive autonomy. With the current landscape of reproductive rights in the world, our work is more critical than ever before. We believe that achieving "Reproductive Autonomy for All" requires innovative solutions and a commitment to developing new methods of male contraception.
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Reproductive Autonomy for All
MCI's vision is grounded in the belief that reproductive freedom is a fundamental human right. We envision a world where everyone, regardless of gender, has access to safe, effective, and affordable contraceptive options. Without contraceptive methods for everyone, we will not be able to achieve reproductive autonomy for anyone. |
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Growing Interest in Male Contraception: A new Era of Shared Responsibility
Current events in the U.S. highlight the urgent need for a broader array of contraceptive options. Male contraception is a crucial component of reproductive rights and reproductive justice, offering men and couples more control over their reproductive choices.
In the aftermath of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which significantly restricted access to abortion in parts of the United States, interest in male contraception has significantly increased. With reproductive rights being more tightly regulated, more men are expressing a desire to share the responsibility of family planning and prevent unintended pregnancies.
Research conducted pre and post Dobbs decision indicated that an additional 4% of men are now willing to use novel male contraceptive methods "ever," and nearly half (49%) would consider using them within the first 12 months of availability. This shift highlights how changes in the reproductive rights landscape have influenced men to seek out ways to play a more active role in contraceptive decisions, further underlining the urgency and importance of developing new male contraceptive options.
Current events in the U.S. highlight the urgent need for a broader array of contraceptive options. Male contraception is a crucial component of reproductive rights and reproductive justice, offering men and couples more control over their reproductive choices.
In the aftermath of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which significantly restricted access to abortion in parts of the United States, interest in male contraception has significantly increased. With reproductive rights being more tightly regulated, more men are expressing a desire to share the responsibility of family planning and prevent unintended pregnancies.
Research conducted pre and post Dobbs decision indicated that an additional 4% of men are now willing to use novel male contraceptive methods "ever," and nearly half (49%) would consider using them within the first 12 months of availability. This shift highlights how changes in the reproductive rights landscape have influenced men to seek out ways to play a more active role in contraceptive decisions, further underlining the urgency and importance of developing new male contraceptive options.
Study Results: U.S. Men's Interest in Novel Male Birth Control Methods (Pre- vs. Post-Dobbs Decision)
The Importance of Male Contraception
Male contraception has the potential to significantly reduce the global rates of unintended pregnancies, which currently stands at approximately 121 million unwanted pregnancies each year. By engaging men more directly in family planning, male contraception could improve overall reproductive health outcomes, reduce the rate of abortions, and contribute to more equitable reproductive health access across socioeconomic, racial, and gender lines
Male contraception is essential in advancing reproductive rights and achieving reproductive justice by ensuring that all individuals, regardless of gender, have equitable access to contraception that is safe and effective for them. Our work closes the gap in contraception that prevents men from participating in family planning. For far too long, the responsibility of family planning has been disproportionately placed on women, limiting their bodily autonomy and creating an imbalance in reproductive health responsibilities. Introducing effective male contraceptive options empowers men to take an active role in their reproductive health, ensuring that both partners can equally contribute to decisions about if and when to have children. This results in reproductive autonomy for all individuals, helping to create a more balanced, gender-equitable approach to family planning.
Male contraception is essential in advancing reproductive rights and achieving reproductive justice by ensuring that all individuals, regardless of gender, have equitable access to contraception that is safe and effective for them. Our work closes the gap in contraception that prevents men from participating in family planning. For far too long, the responsibility of family planning has been disproportionately placed on women, limiting their bodily autonomy and creating an imbalance in reproductive health responsibilities. Introducing effective male contraceptive options empowers men to take an active role in their reproductive health, ensuring that both partners can equally contribute to decisions about if and when to have children. This results in reproductive autonomy for all individuals, helping to create a more balanced, gender-equitable approach to family planning.
Improving Health with Male Contraception Infographic
Current Projects and Research
From early-stage discovery to pre-clinical studies, we are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking male contraceptive solutions. You can read detailed information about our funded projects and the impact they are expected to have on the field of reproductive health.
From early-stage discovery to pre-clinical studies, we are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking male contraceptive solutions. You can read detailed information about our funded projects and the impact they are expected to have on the field of reproductive health.
Get Involved: Advocate for Change
Achieving reproductive autonomy requires a collective effort. We invite you to join us in advocating for male contraceptive methods and supporting our mission. Whether through donations, participating in surveys, or spreading awareness, your involvement can make a significant difference. This section provides information on how you can contribute to our "$10K for 10 years" campaign and other advocacy initiatives.
Achieving reproductive autonomy requires a collective effort. We invite you to join us in advocating for male contraceptive methods and supporting our mission. Whether through donations, participating in surveys, or spreading awareness, your involvement can make a significant difference. This section provides information on how you can contribute to our "$10K for 10 years" campaign and other advocacy initiatives.
