A new gel that men rub into their shoulders every day is the latest in a series of developments that are not only changing the landscape of male contraceptive options, but also highlighting the ...

There are many forms of contraception for women, but only two for men. The lack of “the pill” for men places a burden of responsibility on women, who often have to manage the side effects of ...

A new generation of reversible male contraceptives is advancing through clinical trials to expand family planning options.

What if we told you that a so-called male contraceptive pill, hormone-free and with no side effects, had just passed its first clinical trial with flying colors? You read that right: no pain, no loss ...

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recommended that men taking valproate, and their female partners, should use effective contraception throughout the time they are on ...

For decades, contraceptive responsibility has largely rested with women, with men having only two reliable options-condoms or vasectomy. That imbalance may now be on the verge of change. A ...

A new study has found that men have positive attitudes towards an innovative male contraceptive, Vasalgel. The landmark study, published in Cogent Medicine, is the first insight into how men perceive ...

They wanted the contraceptive revolution to come to women first. Their money talked. Pincus stopped experimenting on men, the research into female contraception moved forward, and, after the FDA ...

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- In control. For years, advocates of reproductive freedom have been waiting for the arrival of male birth control (besides condoms and vasectomies). New options are finally getting closer to ...