Birth Control Pill For Men?
Two drugs that help suppress the immune system in organ transplant patients may have a future as the long-sought birth control “pill” for men, new research suggests. The drugs — cyclosporine A (also known as CsA) and FK506 (also known as tacrolimus) — are given to transplant recipients to reduce the risk that the patient’s body…
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tracey marie October 2nd, 2015 at 11:23
Oh dear, now the right will have to think of something besides “close your legs” as an excuse to attack women. About time men stepped up to the plate and took responsibility for their sperm.
Um Cara October 2nd, 2015 at 14:41
Totally agree. Plus we dudes will be mighty happy not to have to depend on chicks to have actually regularly taken the birth control pills they claim to have taken.
tracey marie October 2nd, 2015 at 16:04
that was some misogynist slam you did there, the pill is not 100% and you know that. Tiome for you to realize “you guys” are 50% of the problem, always have been. Besides, condoms have been a round a long time.
whatthe46 October 2nd, 2015 at 16:35
he set himself up for your response. when will men learn to just hush? lol
tracey marie October 2nd, 2015 at 16:45
He truly believes what he posted, evil women lie about the pill to trap losers like him.
whatthe46 October 2nd, 2015 at 16:48
you know how many times guys ask a girl to get pregnant? a lot. they are not above lying.
Um Cara October 2nd, 2015 at 18:29
Lol, I know it happens because it does happen. I share your opinion that a male “pill” would be an awesome development. I just happen to think it would be awesome for both sexes.
tracey marie October 2nd, 2015 at 21:37
deflection and revision.
Um Cara October 3rd, 2015 at 01:21
deflection and revision.
My first sentence in this thread:
Totally agree.
Agreeing that it would be super to see sucky dudes have another way to man up. Then I pointed out those men afflicted with sucky women will be happy too.
Pretty controversial stand, I know know. LOL
tracey marie October 3rd, 2015 at 11:14
and then you go downhill into misogyny
Um Cara October 3rd, 2015 at 11:23
Which statement, specifically, was misogynistic
It will be interesting to hear that from the person whose solution for male reproduction control is to ‘keep your pants zipped’
bpollen October 3rd, 2015 at 16:22
“Lol, you just don’t appreciate how horrible it is to have to depend on someone else to do the right thing.”
Sounds like something from MGTOW. Them damn wimmin!
Um Cara October 3rd, 2015 at 17:28
Bpollen, In many long term relationships couples decide for the woman to take birth control because currently the only male option is to either cut up his body or use condoms. Many men and women prefer sex without a condom, especially in the context of a monogamous relationship. That does not necessarily mean that both members of said couple are ready to spawn.
Sounds like something from MGTOW. Them damn wimmin!
Welcoming the idea of giving men more direct control of spawning is hardly blaming women, you big silly. I would think it a good idea that both the man and woman take a pill so they don’t have to have that horrible situation where potential spawning is out of their control.
bpollen October 4th, 2015 at 00:49
Lol, you just don’t appreciate how horrible it is to have to depend on someone else to do the right thing.
bpollen, In many long term relationships couples decide for the woman to
take birth control because currently the only male option is to either
cut up his body or use condoms.
OK. You say you, horribly I might add, HAVE to depend on someone else. You ALSO say many couples CHOOSE to have the woman be responsible for birth control. Now, either you CHOSE to put the onus on her (negates the whole “poor me HAVING to depend” premise) or you were FORCED to have unprotected sex. The only other possibility I can come up with is that you can’t tell when you are wearing a condom. I discount that one, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
To put it simply, either you were forced to do it “bareback” or you chose to do it. You’ve taken both positions. Whining that you had no choice, and saying that you did have a choice. Potential spawning was either under your control and you chose not to use it, or you were FORCED. It can’t be both, even though you are claiming both.
And if you think of conceiving a child as “spawning,” (which is used in reference to humans to express disgust) I would suggest the whole “cut up his body” route.
Um Cara October 4th, 2015 at 11:40
Now, either you CHOSE to put the onus on her (negates the whole “poor me HAVING to depend” premise) or you were FORCED to have unprotected sex.
The choice puts the onus on her to take the appropriate steps even though the RESPONSIBILITY for the potential critter falls on both, should she not take those steps (by accident or plan). That blows big chunks. It absolutely sucks not to have more control over spawning than ‘never stop using condoms’ or ‘chop up your body’ or ‘never have sex’. Probably hard for you to understand as you have never been put in the position. Just like it is hard for men to understand the many (even more serious) difficult reproductive decisions/consequences women are faced with. So perhaps just like I don’t go around telling women who feel super strongly one way or another about abortion how they SHOULD think, perhaps you should at least reflect prior to jumping down a man’s throat for having a strong opinion on male reproductive options. Or not. Whatever. L.O.L.
The only other possibility I can come up with is that you can’t tell when you are wearing a condom.
There’s always the obvious other possibility – I’ve been in relationships where we made the decision to stop using condoms, but both agreed that it was not yet time to spawn.
Yes, if a couple decides they prefer to stop using condoms, even though are not ready to spawn, as many, many, many couples do – then currently a man has to rely upon the woman’s diligence and honesty, or chop up his body, while the woman gets to depend on herself. This of course matters little to men who do not take their post spawning responsibilities seriously. Personally, I consider myself a responsible spawner so it bothers me. And I happen to have had a pretty bad situation with it, personally – so odds are I feel more strongly about it than the average bear.
It’s neat that the future women AND men will be able to take direct control even after they decide to stop using condoms. What a wildly controversial concept.
Also, I’ll decide when/whether to chop up my body, not really asking for your suggestion on the matter, lol. What would make you think I consider someone who wildly overreacts to a man interested in additional reproductive choices a good person for advise on when to end my reproductive choice? Kooky! Keep your opinions out of my vas deferentia!
bpollen October 4th, 2015 at 17:05
So, you are sticking with both sides of the issue. This conversation is done. Hopefully, your potential “spawning”: partners have a high tolerance for childishness. And I am not L.O.L.
Um Cara October 4th, 2015 at 18:18
I’m sticking with my original side of the issue. An additional choice for men in making reproductive decisions is bueno. The current situation of having to depend on the woman to remember/chose to take a pill sucks.
Yes, obviously that is meant in context of having decided: not to use condoms, not to chop up the male’s body, and not abstaining from sex altogether.
Those options all blow when dealing with choosing whether or not to breed, and many, many, many couples agree with me. Yea for new male reproductive choices!
(Though as an earlier poster stated, with regards to disease control, condoms are definitely the go to choice for the foreseeable future. I don’t really believe there is any other responsible choice for non mutually monogamous relationships)
Um Cara October 2nd, 2015 at 18:27
Lol, you just don’t appreciate how horrible it is to have to depend on someone else to do the right thing. Plus I once had a girlfriend who lied to me about taking the pill. Thankfully my maid heard her telling her friend that she was secretly attempting to get knocked up. Your lack of compassion for men in this situation does not make me misogynistic. Though whatthe46’s comment is more than a bit sexist.
whatthe46 October 2nd, 2015 at 19:04
no it wasn’t. men always put their foot in their mouths when it comes to making statements about women. learn to hush or think very carefully about the words you let slip pass your lips. if you are with someone and not married to them and not sure of your future with that person, then you could have used a condom, regardless of whether or not she’s on the pill. you have to take responsibility as well. manage thine own ass first.
Um Cara October 2nd, 2015 at 20:13
Obviously we used condoms until I trusted her, my trust was misplaced. (And no, I did not call her “evil” or believe her to be. Humans are more complicated than that)
“manage thine own ass first”
That’s my point, a male oral contraceptive will be a welcomed tool to do just that.
Methinks you would be well served to learn to “hush”, though unlike you I am unwilling to generalize that to an entire gender.
whatthe46 October 2nd, 2015 at 20:19
“manage thine own ass first” was because of what you said about your female friend. so, at some point you trusted her, but you generalized all women based on that one experience. and i’m not stating “manage thine own ass first” to that of all men, considering not all men have a problem with getting someone pregnant. but, if you’re going to blame the woman, then start with yourself.
allison1050 October 2nd, 2015 at 20:34
Like get a vasectomy so that you’d never ever have to “depend on someone else to do the right thing”? Getta outta here!
whatthe46 October 2nd, 2015 at 20:50
they can be reversed.
allison1050 October 3rd, 2015 at 04:00
Easier for them that a woman which is major surgery.
allison1050 October 2nd, 2015 at 20:35
Also a great way to cut down on several diseases but “men” think of something like that…nooo never!
Um Cara October 3rd, 2015 at 01:17
if you are with someone and not married to them and not sure of your future with that person
Well, I was sure – we were living together & talking about getting hitched. Unfortunately I learned I made a mistake in my judgement of her (not just this thing) and thus whether we were indeed to have a lifetime together after all. These are things that happen. To people. All the time.
manage thine own ass first.
Once again, that’s why this pill is good news for men. It’s pretty damn awesome to have an additional choice besides blindly trusting/placing responsibility on the one you love & depending on her diligence and honesty, 100% condom usage, abstinence, or chopping up one’s body in a sometimes reversible surgical procedure.
whatthe46 October 3rd, 2015 at 01:51
ok, but, you didn’t alude to anything other than the pregnancy issue, if it was more than that, then maybe you shouldn’t have stated anything to the matter. as it looked like that was your main issue and all else was perfect. the second paragraph, yes it’s good that there’s a possibility that men can also use a contraceptive. but, i will say to females as well as males, especially males, just because you may be protected from possibly creating another life, condoms still are your best PROTECTION from std’s. just saying. by the way, i’m not upset with you.
Um Cara October 3rd, 2015 at 02:15
ok, but, you didn’t alude to anything other than the pregnancy issue, if it was more than that, then maybe you shouldn’t have stated anything to the matter.
It was a pretty damn big issue. Don’t you agree?
condoms still are your best PROTECTION from std’s
Of course. I advocate that when couples stop using condoms they both take tests for STDs. I do suspect a very high percentage of couples stop using condoms at some point in their relationship.
whatthe46 October 3rd, 2015 at 02:36
laughing. anyway, yes and yes.
tracey marie October 2nd, 2015 at 22:27
try a condom or keeping your pants zipped
bpollen October 3rd, 2015 at 07:13
“Lol, you just don’t appreciate how horrible it is to have to depend on someone else to do the right thing.”
In point of fact, you DON’T have to depend on someone else to do the right thing. You CHOOSE to place the responsibility on another person instead of taking responsibility yourself. See, that’s kinda what you are SUPPOSED to do as an adult. You’re supposed to be responsible.
I appreciate how horrible it is to blame your own actions on someone else and feel aggrieved if they end up being just as irresponsible as you are.
Um Cara October 3rd, 2015 at 10:20
Most couples stop using condoms at some point in their relationship. It will be very nice for men to have an option to continue to have reproductive control short of chopping up their body at that point in their relationship.
I can’t believe how controversial that position is on this site, lol.
bpollen October 3rd, 2015 at 16:18
You have said that it’s horrible to have to depend on somebody else to be responsible. Controversial is not how I would describe that position. Irresponsible, childish, unfair — but not controversial.
Were you forced into the relationship? Were you forced into trusting her? Were you forced into having sex (or, if you prefer, were you raped?) Were you forced to have sex sans condoms? If you answer anything but yes, then you were a willing participant all the way down the line. But suddenly, you ABDICATE your responsibility and whine about how hard it is on you to HAVE to do nothing and put everything on her.
“Most couples stop using condoms at some point in their relationship.”
So now it’s BOTH partners involved? Seems like you are not only whining about how you HAD to rely on someone else and it’s ‘horrible’ for you, and ALSO that couples make the decision to stop using condoms. Now you sound not just childish, irresponsible, and privileged, but also two-faced. Here’s a thought… maybe your MAID lied?
I think you may be right when you suggest that having a pill for men would be handy for all the other irresponsible children who have to go through the ‘horrible’ strain of having to live with their choices. Then you can complain about how ‘horrible’ it is to have to rely on someone else to make you take your pills.
whatthe46 October 2nd, 2015 at 16:35
but, they forgot to take it. they’ll still blame her.
allison1050 October 2nd, 2015 at 20:33
always
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William October 3rd, 2015 at 11:51
I don’t like chemicals so I have birth control socks. Actually shown to be more effective than crocs or a Justin Bieber T shirt.
tracey marie October 3rd, 2015 at 12:01
I …can’t…breathe…because…I…am…laughing….so hard!!!
William October 3rd, 2015 at 12:40
Yes I actually do have those socks. My daughter in law bought them for me as a gift.
tracey marie October 3rd, 2015 at 13:27
Please tell me you do not wear them with sandals…pulllleeezze. :)
William October 3rd, 2015 at 14:05
That would be redundant.
maggie October 30th, 2015 at 01:20
hilarious omg
maggie October 30th, 2015 at 01:22
come one will …you can’t trust men to take a birth control pill…it’s a condom (std prevention) or a vasectomy for marrieds……those are the choices for men…if men took birth control women everywhere would be pregnant by the method…;O
William October 30th, 2015 at 01:28
It’s been said that if men could get pregnant, abortion clinics would be more plentiful than Starbucks. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/94d1c8b54a32da12683e3a775b19abe2aaa9ae944bd4218cd0ecd923a7280411.jpg
maggie October 30th, 2015 at 01:37
totally…;O