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A gel injected into the scrotum could be the next male contraceptive (www.wired.com)
submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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A gel injected into the scrotum could be the next male contraceptive::Biotech company Contraline has safely implanted a sperm-blocking hydrogel in 23 men. It’s designed to be a fully reversible vasectomy.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago (2 children)

They should be offered the opportunity to freeze their sperm at no cost if they have the vasectomy, as an insurance policy. Then the risk is null.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Freezing only lasts 10 years. I know because I have it.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

What are you going to do at year 9 and 12 months 29 days?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago

I eat lots of stuff after the expiration date and I’m just fine. However, that’s probably not the best analogy to use when we’re talking about spermcicles.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago

So they can extend it but the quality will be reduced and likely I won't be able to have kids. It was already pretty shot due to surgical trauma. Likely I just won't be able to sire children.

Probably best for the world in that case

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Under proper storage, sperm will last indefinitely. At least based on what sperm banks say

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Not according to the hospital where mine is stored.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Do you think vasectomies are free?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 10 months ago

In countries with proper national health, yes. Source: live in EU and got mine for the cost of the uber to get home.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago

I think they could be.