Does even the mention of the dreaded "V" word leave send you running screaming into the hills, clutching your family jewels? Well, it shouldn't. If you know the facts, you will know that having a vasectomy is a minor 20-minute operation that is far less painful than a trip to the dentist and a lot cheaper than having another child.

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It's all about men taking responsibility for contraception. What do you call wearing a condom then, you may ask? Condoms are not a 100% effective long-term solution, and, let's face it, they are a hassle.

It is usually the woman in the relationship that has to take the pill or get the injection, two alternatives that may have a detrimental effect on her health due to the long-term use of chemicals and hormones. A woman who has had a hysterectomy is out of action for six weeks, whereas a man who's had the snip, only needs to take an afternoon off work.

If you have decided that you do not want children or any more children, a vasectomy is the best, safest and least painful option for both partners.

If you are considering having a vasectomy, read on to learn more about this simple operation and to debunk any of the myths that circulate the men's showers.

Step one.
Lets cut straight to the facts, (excuse the pun). Read our expert's in-depth article on vasectomy for the low-down on the effectiveness, possible complications and the actual procedure of the operation.

Now read another expert's take on why a vasectomy is really not that bad.

Step 2.
Still not convinced? Find out more about the advantages of a vasectomy and why a simple cut can make a vas deferens to your love life.

Step 3.
Meet William. He's your average man-on-the-street, he's had a vasectomy and he can testify to the fact that there really is no need to feel cut up. Read his real-life story, and let him take you through the whole procedure step-by-step.

Step 4.
Know the alternatives. If this all still turns your stomach, find comfort in the knowledge that there might be a simple, male pill in the not-so-distant future and even a bloodless snip.

Step 5.
Visit our Sex Zone to learn more about your reproductive health.
 

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