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Andrew, 25, IUD
Andrew might not know what IUD stands for, but he knows what he likes about it: he and his girlfriend get to enjoy the highest level of effectiveness, no hormones (she uses the copper kind of IUD), and they can have spontaneous sex whenever the mood hits. She did have to go into the doctor […]
Justin, 27, diaphragm
In the beginning, they were cautious about STIs and pregnancy, so they used condoms to protect against both. Now, as an exclusive couple with a clean bill of health, they use a diaphragm and go condom-free. (Except when she’s ovulating; that’s when they double up because women are more susceptible to getting pregnant around the […]
Emergency contraception: the male perspective
Pregnancy scares are no fun. That’s something men and women seem to agree on. Even though women are the ones who physically have to use emergency contraception , we asked a group of guys to talk about their experiences with it. Their stories are unique, but all of them were grateful that emergency contraception was […]
Phil, 28, male condom
You can’t argue with Phil and his girlfriend when they say condoms are easy to get and use. We also love Phil’s observation that they help guys last longer. Sure, he’ll admit there’s a little loss of sensation, but he thinks it’s totally a reasonable price to pay to be safe. And his girlfriend likes […]
Sean, 33, internal condom
Sean’s girlfriend had a reaction to regular condoms, so she suggested they try the internal condom . He couldn’t believe how big of a difference it made. Both of them feel more free during sex with the internal condom and they like that putting it in is a little bit of foreplay. Sean also says […]
James, 34, sponge
Since his girlfriend experienced side effects from birth control pills in the past, she and James chose to use the sponge . It’s available over the counter, so it’s easy to get. She puts it in and he usually can’t feel it during sex. What he can feel, though, is his girlfriend and that’s important […]
More promising, far-from-available male birth control
As if we needed another reason to save the rainforest: A leafy plant found deep in the jungles of Indonesia may hold the key to the elusive male birth control pill. The gandarusa plant has been used as a stress-reliever for centuries, and locals knew it had a reputation for reducing fertility. Now, researchers are […]
Where in the world is birth control for men?
Last updated on November 11, 2014. Picture this: a couple is in a committed relationship and they’ve agreed they’re not ready for kids. They talk to each other about birth control and maybe he helps her remember to take her pill. Maybe he’d like to take even more responsibility for birth control…but he’s got scant […]
Getting the snip: Should it be me or my partner?
Done having kids or sure you never want any? If you answer yes, you might be thinking about permanent birth control, also called sterilization . Sterilization can be done for women or men. For women, it is often called “getting your tubes tied” or “tubal ligation.” For men, it is called a vasectomy. Sterilization is […]
