Contraception

Bloodless ‘snip’ could soon be in the bag
“Yes, I agree that contraception is as much a man’s responsibility as a woman’s, and I’ve considered having a vasectomy, but I’m terrified..."

Shortcut to the future
A vasectomy is the most grown-up thing a man can do. Here’s the honest account on the pros and cons of the “snip”, as experienced and written by a medical journalist.

Condom is still tops: research
Condoms remain the best solution to reducing risks of acquiring sexually transmitted infections or transmitting these infections, says researchers.

No need to feel cut up
If you’re a bloke and you’ve ever suffered a glancing blow to the trouser furniture while playing sport, you’ve experienced more pain than you will from a vasectomy.

Male vasectomy
The principle of a vasectomy is to prevent the sperm from entering the fluid which is ejaculated during orgasm.

Beyond condoms and the snip
For now, men who want to do their part for birth control have meagre choices: A vasectomy - meant to be permanent - and condoms.

Harry, did you remember to take the pill?
Two thirds of men would be prepared to take an oral contraceptive and 36 percent would be prepared to have contraceptive injections, a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation has found.