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A birth control pill for men is now a reality. You have read this right. An international consortium of physicians has revealed that the pill is a “safe, effective, and reversible” contraception for men. Gentlemen, don’t forget to take your pills once a day, or else a mishap may occur.

 

The preparation includes progestin, a key ingredient found in women's birth-control pills. It appears to function in an analogous fashion for men, suppressing "both rate and extent" of sperm production. Some men say they are ready for more participation. I guess using a condom is not enough and that is for the people who make the right decision to use one.

 

I have to be honest. I do not think I would ride this bandwagon of using this “male birth control” pill. I would be willing to take it but not enthused about it. Personally, I feel bad for women when they have to remember to take the pill everyday and if they forget, let’s not think about what could happen. If I am in a deeply committed relationship, I guess it would have to be some kind of compromise of course. I think there are enough preventive methods from contracting diseases; it is a matter of outreach and educating everyone on what measurers they can take.


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Now that the responsiblity is on men ...
By Kay Steiger Apr 15th 2008 at 4:41 pm EDT
Preston's reluctance is like a lot of ambivalent responses I've heard. Generally in favor of it, but unwilling to take on the personal responsibility. This is generally the problem with a lot of "women's issues." Progressive, feminist men are supporters ... until they actually have to do something about it.
Re: Now that the responsiblity is on men ...
By Preston Mitchum Apr 15th 2008 at 5:16 pm EDT
Wow. For some reason, I guess I was not expecting that type of response since I know a lot of my "progressive male friends" actually are concerned with "women's issues."

As mentioned before, I would take the pill if my partner wanted me too. From the women I have spoke with, I don't think many are "enthused" to take it either, so I do not understand why it is different if a man did not want to take it. It is not like I would not do anything. I would still follow all preventitive measures that are out there. From what I know, condoms and birth control pills are nearly equal in percentages of "protection." Many pills actually cause serious health problems with women and I am sure the effect may be the same for men.

I am sorry that I am not a "woman" and cannot fully understand what that is like to take birth control. Like I said, I would hesistantly take it if I needed/had to. I guess this is why a lot of progressive feminist men are decreasing; because they do actually care and fight for causes until they receive claims of not wanting to "do something."
  
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