A non-hormonal, reversible and non-toxic male birth control could be a step closer, with scientists successfully targeting a protein that's crucial in making fertile sperm. Knocking this protein out for a period of time would give men control over their protection window, much like oral…
  • woelkchen@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2446·
    6 months ago

    It’s a shame that male birth control has been so much more difficult to develop

    Nah, condoms exist since ages and has many other benefits.

    • HipsterTenZero@dormi.zoneEnglish
      5318·
      6 months ago

      The problem with condoms though is that they suck. Like, ugh, I’ll put on the toque of shame but stopping a frisky moment to apply birth control is just plain annoying.

      Give me the swim team hiatus pill I can take before getting the penis brain, please and thanks.

    • Allero@lemmy.todayEnglish
      202·
      6 months ago

      Condoms can break and have potential to make intercourse less pleasant, especially for men.

      Male birth control can serve both as a backup to a condom and as a way to experience the pleasure of sex without condom while not risking impregnation.

      It essentially has the same benefits as female birth control, except men can now be in charge too, and can also use this kind of protection when it is not recommended to a woman for medical reasons. Besides, you can always combine both to make it extra reliable.

      Sure, condoms are essentially the only way to stop transmission of STIs during penetrative sex. But when we talk about healthy permanent partners, this is not commonly an issue.

        • rudyharrelson@kbin.social
          21·
          6 months ago

          Birth control and STD protection are two wildly different things. Imagine, if you will, a married couple who doesn’t want any more kids. They want the former and don’t need the latter.