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Implants and patches and creams, OH MY!

Lemontree · Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 3297

I wonder if there are any long-term repercussions to it? Men unable to father children later on.

Otherwise I'm very much for it. I strongly believe in still being prepared myself.. but wouldn't it be an added de-stresser to know that both members of the couple were safe-guarded? Plus I've often found it financially unfair coming from the woman's perspective. My insurance plan does not cover well-woman visits OR contraceptives of any sort. So having to buy generic at $30 a month, is still cheaper than a kid.. but after also shelling out over $100 for the doctor's visit.. my boyfriend just gets to sit back fancy-free and without having to pay a cent for sex.

So yes, yay for Male Contraceptions.

Kitten · Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 1613 Location: mil pitos

Male contraceptives? w00t!

Natashabi · Joined: 09 Jul 2006 Posts: 390 Location: Tejas

I think it's a good thing.

I hope that people would still use other methods to prevent the spread of disease.

It may give an "edge" to men with some women but not with me. Primarily because of the above reason. Just because I wouldn't be getting pregnant doesn't mean I want whatever else the guy's carting around in his shorts.

I think in long term relationships it may give the couple the option of letting the man take the drugs which would be a nice change but some women aren't taking the pill because it's a form of birth-control, so I doubt those women would stop taking it.

Finally:

I think this guy's name needs an "o" instead of an "i".

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Laughterheals · Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 141 Location: The OC

I'd take it, but if it means I become sterile later, screw that. I'd rather go to condoms for protection on my behalf.

Anyways, barring any long-term repercussions, I don't see why it would be a problem for males to take this. It's asking a lot already for women to take so many precautions (birth pill, diaphragm, etc), so the guys should step up and help take some responsibility when it comes to sex.

Has anyone seen The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human? I'm laughing at the way the movie portrayed contraceptives.

Dro · Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 3830

It can't hurt, but I'm not sure too many women will take some guy's word that they are on the pill. The repercussion still falls on the woman. Now that there is no excuse, maybe it is time to toughen up paternity laws.

PsycoMonkey · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 447

and so i say its the womans job..why?..because the female im my relationship took it upon herself to take the pill..plus...spermocide in pill form = evil!! Evil or Very Mad

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andrew · Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 4495 Location: the raging sea

*douses thread in gasoline*

*flees*

Natashabi · Joined: 09 Jul 2006 Posts: 390 Location: Tejas

Mizike · Joined: 09 Jul 2006 Posts: 5120 Location: Iowa City

Interesting stuff. Anyone know about what the male pill does for one's complexion? I know that Tricyclin clears up acne a little and it makes for a good excuse for younger people to start these things (at least I know it does for some young Catholics).

Also, what does semen look like with a sperm count of 0?
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DigitalVirtuoso · Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 66 Location: Houston, TX

I wouldn't trust taking the first several generations of the pill. Those nasty little gremlins we call side effects, may wait to pop out until 10 years down the line. This would be less then ideal when you are in your 30s wanting to have a child.

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"I didn't even use a shrink ray this time!"

Well... you COULD make that movie now and call the drug of choice Steroids.

JOSE CONSECO Starring as Wayne Szalinski !!!
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Dro · Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 3830

mouse · Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 15452 Location: under the bed

as a single woman, i'm not sure i'd trust a guy who said he was on the stuff - women forget to take the pill, so i'm sure men will too. and like the pill, it will do nothing to stop stds. but i think for people in a committed relationship who want to delay having children, this is a really good thing. (for those who don't want children at all, there is always a vasectomy.) some women have serious problems with the pill and other forms of birth control, so it would be good if the guy could take the load - and if they are _both_ on some sort of birth control, it would reduce the incidental failure rate (all forms of birth control have some failure rate). interesting that it seems to be excess testosterone - wonder how that works?

and i wonder how various religious groups will react to this. some are against women taking the pill - ostensibly because it sort of acts like an abortifacient, in that it prevents implantation. i wonder if they will be supportive of pharmacists who don't want to give it out because of their beliefs - or if any one will have any problem giving it out at all?
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