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@boem@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago

Male birth control breakthrough safely switches off fit sperm for a while

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Male birth control breakthrough safely switches off fit sperm for a while

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@boem@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago
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A non-hormonal, reversible and non-toxic male birth control could be a step closer, with scientists successfully targeting a protein that's crucial in making fertile sperm. Knocking this protein out for a period of time would give men control over their protection window, much like oral…
  • @woelkchen@lemmy.world
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    -21•1 year ago

    It’s a shame that male birth control has been so much more difficult to develop

    Nah, condoms exist since ages and has many other benefits.

    • @HipsterTenZero@dormi.zone
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      35•1 year ago

      The problem with condoms though is that they suck. Like, ugh, I’ll put on the toque of shame but stopping a frisky moment to apply birth control is just plain annoying.

      Give me the swim team hiatus pill I can take before getting the penis brain, please and thanks.

      • @Shou@lemmy.world
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        2•1 year ago

        You know what sucks? Unwanted children.

    • @PenisWenisGenius@lemmynsfw.com
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      31•1 year ago

      I use Arch

      • @bamfic@lemmy.world
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        8•1 year ago

        Truly, this is the most effective form of birth control.

      • @kofe@lemmy.world
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        3•1 year ago

        I tried googling this but am confused by the results. Can you explain a bit more

        • @PenisWenisGenius@lemmynsfw.com
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          • @kofe@lemmy.world
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            1•1 year ago

            Aaaand I feel like an idiot, thanks 😅

    • @Emerald@lemmy.world
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      27•1 year ago

      Condoms + another birth control is more effective then just condoms

    • @Allero@lemmy.today
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      18•1 year ago

      Condoms can break and have potential to make intercourse less pleasant, especially for men.

      Male birth control can serve both as a backup to a condom and as a way to experience the pleasure of sex without condom while not risking impregnation.

      It essentially has the same benefits as female birth control, except men can now be in charge too, and can also use this kind of protection when it is not recommended to a woman for medical reasons. Besides, you can always combine both to make it extra reliable.

      Sure, condoms are essentially the only way to stop transmission of STIs during penetrative sex. But when we talk about healthy permanent partners, this is not commonly an issue.

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        • rudyharrelson
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          Birth control and STD protection are two wildly different things. Imagine, if you will, a married couple who doesn’t want any more kids. They want the former and don’t need the latter.

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    • @xodoh74984@lemmy.world
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      14•1 year ago

      Nah, condoms have existed for ages and have many other benefits.

      FTFY

      • @Jarix@lemmy.world
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        14•1 year ago

        First time in a long time I’ve seen FTFY used literally. Have an upvote

        • @Murdoc@sh.itjust.works
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          16•1 year ago

          First time in a long time I’ve seen “literally” used right. Have an upvote.

          • @Jarix@lemmy.world
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            9•1 year ago

            I honestly appreciate that someone else cares enough about that word to upvote me for it. Thank you for being you

          • Billiam
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            6•1 year ago

            Literally can literally be used metaphorically:

            The use of literally in a fashion that is hyperbolic or metaphoric is not new—evidence of this use dates back to 1769.

            So getting upset about the way a word has been used since before the founding of the US is literally the dumbest thing someone could be mad about. 😁

    • @John_McMurray@lemmy.world
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      2•1 year ago

      Removed by mod

    • @TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world
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      2•1 year ago

      Yes, we all know condoms exist, thank you for your input.

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