A vasectomy alternative emerges!

I wouldn't do that messing with hormones has historically proved to have some nasty and wide ranging side effects.

If it doesn't have any weird side-effects then I can see myself taking those. I don't think the use of a condom will go away with it's effectiveness just 1 point below a full 100 percent. It's that 1 percent that could ruin a man's day (until they wise up and get all happy).

I would think that the long term side effects of excess testosterone would be not be good.

Gu said more testing was needed to determine the long-term effects of the injections on men's hearts and prostate glands, reports The TelegraphThe Article linked above

We cant even control our hormones now. You through this pill into the mix and it will be world war 3. Maybe thats how world war 3 will start.

Unfortunatly most drugs die during the phase III and phase IV clinical trials. Even if we do see this it won't be for another decade.

Lol, the article said women wouldn't trust men to take the pill. Elraptor

I'll just play the nasty devils advocate all day I guess.

I'd hate to see a lot less protection used for this when it comes to casual activity what with STDs and all.

I wouldn't do that messing with hormones has historically proved to have some nasty and wide ranging side effects.

duxup

agreed.

frankly I dont see the problem with traditional vasectomies. A little snip down there and thats it. Men can still have sex, ejaculate...there is just no sperm. Its also reversable in most cases.

With that said, I'd still argue with my wife for weeks before commiting to one lol.

I'll just play the nasty devils advocate all day I guess.

I'd hate to see a lot less protection used for this when it comes to casual activity what with STDs and all.

duxup

I'll just play the nasty devils advocate all day I guess.

I'd hate to see a lot less protection used for this when it comes to casual activity what with STDs and all.

duxup

I see where youre coming from but vasectomies are generally undertaken by men who are married and dont want to have any more kids. As a result, STDs are not really an issue.

I dont imagine a lot of horny bachelors going out and willing themselves to be sterile simply so they can go "hey baby, I dont need a condom...i got my thingy snipped!"

Although I can see a small few doing that lol.

[QUOTE="duxup"]

I'll just play the nasty devils advocate all day I guess.

I'd hate to see a lot less protection used for this when it comes to casual activity what with STDs and all.

mrbojangles25

I see where youre coming from but vasectomies are generally undertaken by men who are married and dont want to have any more kids. As a result, STDs are not really an issue.

I dont imagine a lot of horny bachelors going out and willing themselves to be sterile simply so they can go "hey baby, I dont need a condom...i got my thingy snipped!"

Although I can see a small few doing that lol.

[QUOTE="duxup"]

I'll just play the nasty devils advocate all day I guess.

I'd hate to see a lot less protection used for this when it comes to casual activity what with STDs and all.

mrbojangles25

I see where youre coming from but vasectomies are generally undertaken by men who are married and dont want to have any more kids. As a result, STDs are not really an issue.

I dont imagine a lot of horny bachelors going out and willing themselves to be sterile simply so they can go "hey baby, I dont need a condom...i got my thingy snipped!"

Although I can see a small few doing that lol.

There seem to be a lot of replies from guys saying that they dont wanna take hormones as they could have nasty side effects but the female pill has hormones in it and you seem ok with women taking the pill and risking side effects.

I took the pill for about a year and i have to admit that i absolutly hated it, it completely messed with my body and mood swings (even though the pill is supposed to reduce mood swings?!). I think it's great that there may finally be something that men can take so the burden of contreception is not focused so much on women.

The phrase "Don't worry babe, I'm on the pill" will be popular next decade... that's scary >_>Hungry_bunny

Haha I read about this today and I had the same reaction as some, what with the whole hormone thing. I just don't trust pumping myself full of testosterone (not that I need it anyway, I'm SO manly). I'll be very interested in seeing how this pans out.xboxrulze

I thought this was pretty funny.

I wouldn't mess around with my hormones, and I wouldn't expect men to. Unless they can prove that it has no negative side effects, of course.

everything has side effects though

I thought this was pretty funny.

clyde46

[QUOTE="xboxrulze"]Haha I read about this today and I had the same reaction as some, what with the whole hormone thing. I just don't trust pumping myself full of testosterone (not that I need it anyway, I'm SO manly). I'll be very interested in seeing how this pans out.nocoolnamejim

Testosterone's overrated anyway.

Since becoming educated about COCP's, I've found there are many benefits to taking the pill besides an incredibly high contraceptive rate. And my girlfriend uses them for more than just a contraceptive.

I think it should be more widely and freely available to those that want it. It is a literal godsend. As long as you keep taking the pill regularly, there is absolutely nothing to worry about at all when it comes to sex... no condom slipping/breaking, no dudded spermicide, etc. etc. Just one tiny pill everyday and no worries at all.

Since becoming educated about COCP's, I've found there are many benefits to taking the pill besides an incredibly high contraceptive rate. And my girlfriend uses them for more than just a contraceptive.

I think it should be more widely and freely available to those that want it. It is a literal godsend. As long as you keep taking the pill regularly, there is absolutely nothing to worry about at all when it comes to sex... no condom slipping/breaking, no dudded spermicide, etc. etc. Just one tiny pill everyday and no worries at all.

foxhound_fox

Except for that one thing. . . Sexually Transmitted Something-or-other.

Interesting...

Except for that one thing. . . Sexually Transmitted Something-or-other.

Theokhoth

Except for that one thing. . . Sexually Transmitted Something-or-other.Theokhoth

Just do it when the girl's not ovulating, problem solved, don't need to get a tube snipped.

I think I'll pass on that.

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]

Since becoming educated about COCP's, I've found there are many benefits to taking the pill besides an incredibly high contraceptive rate. And my girlfriend uses them for more than just a contraceptive.

I think it should be more widely and freely available to those that want it. It is a literal godsend. As long as you keep taking the pill regularly, there is absolutely nothing to worry about at all when it comes to sex... no condom slipping/breaking, no dudded spermicide, etc. etc. Just one tiny pill everyday and no worries at all.

Theokhoth

Except for that one thing. . . Sexually Transmitted Something-or-other.

ahhhhh there it is...let the fear in!

C'mon guys, Im not saying theyre not out there, but if youre careful and you know who youre with, the chances of getting an STD are slim. Just use common sense, know your partner, etc..

Plus, you know, youre going to use a condom the first time youre with a new girl. Problably even for the first few times. Then the pill will come into play.