There is no dearth of men all over the world looking for different methods of contraception. Contraception is mainly used to avoid unwanted pregnancies, although some forms can also help in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Without the use of an effective form of contraception, there is a high risk of unwanted pregnancies. Here are your options.
Condoms:
Amongst the most commonly used form of contraception in men, condoms work as barrier devices which prevent the semen from entering the vagina. In addition, condoms also provide protection against a range of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as HIV, syphilis, and gonorrhea. There is a wide variety of condoms to choose from in this day and age, and this choice comes in the form of textured and flavored condoms. Using condoms does not provide 100% protection.
The Withdrawal Method:
This method is also commonly referred to as the ‘pull out‘ method, or ‘coitus interruptus‘. This is where you would withdraw your penis just before you ejaculate, thereby ejaculating outside your partner’s body. This method does not offer 100% protection against unwanted pregnancies either.
Vasectomy:
This is looked upon as a permanent male contraception method, as it works in ensuring that no sperms get to the ejaculate. This procedure is generally chosen by men who feel they’ve had their share of children. The procedure does not take very long, and involves the ‘vas deferens’ from both testicles being cut, clamped, or sealed in some other manner.
Natural Solutions:
Men in some cultures use solutions derived from nature to serve as contraceptive measures. Extract from ‘Neem‘ (Azadirachta indica) is said to work as an effective contraceptive for men, and its use in Asian cultures is quite common. Lab tests on mice have shown that Neem oil can be used as an alternative to vasectomy. Seeds from the papaya fruit (Carica papaya) have also been used by many Asian cultures as a means to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Lab tests with monkeys have shown that papaya seeds work in eliminating sperms from the ejaculate. Read more… »