Why is there no “birth control” for men? Women have multiple options; pill, IUD, etc. But for men, we only have options like a vasectomy or condoms, spermicide lube. Is there a reason why there hasn’t been a “birth control pill” for men?

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Why is there no “birth control” for men? Women have multiple options; pill, IUD, etc. But for men, we only have options like a vasectomy or condoms, spermicide lube. Is there a reason why there hasn’t been a “birth control pill” for men?

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Most female birth control does one of 2 things

Stops sperm from getting to it’s destination

Trick the body into thinking it’s already pregnant.

Men have birth control options that do number 1 but they are condoms which we all know and a vascetomy which is a semi permanent solution. That involves minor surgery.

Women have IUD which can basically kill sperm for making it to their destination. But most pills shots etc trick the body into thinking it’s pregnant.

Guys can’t get pregnant. So the only current bc method is to somehow block sperm. Usually done with condoms.