A hormone-free pill, called YCT-529, that temporarily stops sperm production by blocking a vitamin A metabolite has just concluded its first safety trial in humans, getting a step closer to increasing male contraceptive options
  • HeyJoe@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    5 days ago

    I’ve been there done that, lol. I’m old and already did the contraception and condoms long ago. Have 2 children now, do not want more. It sounds like a nice alternative to snipping, but I just can’t trust it. We are fine, and im sure menopause is not far away for her.

    • 0x0@lemmy.zipEnglish
      82·
      5 days ago

      It sounds like a nice alternative to snipping,

      Don’t fear the snip.

      • oce 🐆@jlai.luOPEnglish
        4·
        5 days ago

        I think it’s mostly a matter of being quasi irreversible rather than fear of surgery. That’s a huge decision to take if you don’t have children.

        • 0x0@lemmy.zipEnglish
          3·
          5 days ago

          True. AFAIK the procedure itself is irreversible, but you can still have kids with in vitro if you dumb your mind.

    • Boomer Humor Doomergod@lemmy.worldEnglish
      22·
      5 days ago

      Don’t fear the snip. Mine was almost entirely painless and it’s really nice to have one less thing to worry about.

      Only side effect is now my right testicle dangles lower than my left.

      • Frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        2·
        5 days ago

        Agreed. I was hoping for vasalgel work out, got tired of waiting, and got the snip.

        There’s lots of anecdotal evidence that orgasms are actually better afterwards. I tend to agree, but it’s something that’s easy hard to study properly. Edit: god, that was bad wording.