A Doctor Is Live-Streaming 28 Vasectomies Today
It's not just Friday. It's a special day for penises.
Whore Pills for Men: The Contraceptive Dream That May Actually Come True
Women have long had the honor of being the only ones with birth control pills available to them, but new research suggests this could soon be changing. Two new studies have just come out which make non-hormonal contraception for men look like it could be a real thing someday soonish — and we might even be able to…
How Are You Celebrating Vasectomy Season?
With all the talk of lady contraception, we almost forgot that some guys also take steps to keep from making babies—and it turns out this month is a popular time for dudes to get that vasectomy they've been wanting. You see, there's a little basketball tournament called March Madness happening at the moment, and it…
Smartass State Lawmaker Proposes Vasectomy Limits for Men
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Today, a panel of Democratic lawmakers in Georgia will convene for a historic debate on a bill that proposes limits on vasectomies on the grounds that they deprive children "the opportunity to be born." The anti-vasectomy bill's framers aren't serious; they're making a point about the stupidity of conservative…
The Male Birth Control Nobody's Talking About
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An Indian scientist has invented a male birth control method that's essentially a reversible vasectomy. Now that US researchers are on the bandwagon, the project is getting some attention — but it's still pretty under the radar.
The Hills: Spencer's Vasectomy Appointment
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On last night's episode, Speidi continued their fake marital dramz by fighting over if and when they'll have children. Spencer decided to snip the problem in the balls by visiting a urologist for a vasectomy.
UK Performs First Female Vasectomy
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UK doctors have performed the first 15-minute sterilization dubbed the "female vasectomy." "A few days later I was able to spend a weekend in France," said patient Natalie Read. "I think it's fantastic." [Daily Mail]