So far, the burden of birth control has fallen mostly on women. Almost every known contraceptive method was designed to be used by women. But its about time for men to start sharing the responsibility of preventing unwanted pregnancies. They are, after all, a part of the process that leads to it.
At the moment there are three tried-and-tested male birth control methods, these are:
The withdrawal method. Otherwise known as coitus interruptus, this birth control method requires a man to pull his penis out from his partner before he reaches his climax and ejaculates. This contraceptive method costs nothing at all. If this method is perfectly practiced, it can guarantee effective protection from pregnancy by as much as ninety-six percent. However, it requires a great deal of discipline from a man who wishes to practice this method.
The male condom. This is a device worn on a mans penis during sexual intercourse. It is usually made of latex or polyurethane rubber, and is used to physically block ejaculated semen from going into the body of a mans sexual partner. The condom does not only prevent accidental pregnancy, it also provides sufficient protection against...