It’s true, and closer to fruition than when I originally reported on the newest discovery in contraception, or the prevention of pregnancy by “disabling” the reproductive system of a man of woman in some way. 

Several different formulas for male contraception may soon be available, and by several forms I mean the same types of forms that are available to women today too, most notably the oral contraceptive pill, and other less popular forms like injections, patches and implants. 

The science behind them is the constant release of testosterone over a three month period, which drop a man’s sperm count (ideally) down to zero, so he’s basically shooting blanks when he ejaculates during sex, so he cannot impregnate his partner.

Men in clinical trials who are taking various formulas of the testosterone infused male birth control are reporting few side effects, mostly a mild weight gain and possibly some others that were not immediately apparent or severe enough to note. 

This should be interesting, because typically the burden of birth  control has fallen on the woman’s shoulders, and the shift in responsibility may be a tough one for some men to take.  Anyone who wants to comment on their personal outlook on male birth control, I’d appreciate the discussion.