What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Male Contraception?
According to the Male Contraception Information Project, more than 20 percent of unwanted pregnancies end in abortion in the United States. Unfortunately, the contraception methods used by couples don’t meet the needs of all people, putting them at risk of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from unprotected sex. Males generally rely on two forms of contraception—condoms and vasectomies—to engage in safe sex. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Condom Advantages Males use condoms to prevent unwanted pregnancies and STDs, such as genital herpes, HIV and chlamydia. It’s the only male method of birth control that provides protection from both. Condoms don’t produce side effects. Men—young and old—purchase them in grocery stores, pharmacies and convenience stores for relatively little cost and without the need for a prescription from a doctor. Condoms come in a variety of options such as ribbed, non-ribbed, spermicidal, latex and lamb skin to suit the n
