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A gel injected into the scrotum could be the next male contraceptive (www.wired.com)
submitted 1 year ago by L4s to c/technology
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A gel injected into the scrotum could be the next male contraceptive::Biotech company Contraline has safely implanted a sperm-blocking hydrogel in 23 men. It’s designed to be a fully reversible vasectomy.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They should be offered the opportunity to freeze their sperm at no cost if they have the vasectomy, as an insurance policy. Then the risk is null.

[–] Mojojojo1993 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Freezing only lasts 10 years. I know because I have it.

[–] _sideffect 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What are you going to do at year 9 and 12 months 29 days?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I eat lots of stuff after the expiration date and I’m just fine. However, that’s probably not the best analogy to use when we’re talking about spermcicles.

[–] Mojojojo1993 6 points 1 year ago

So they can extend it but the quality will be reduced and likely I won't be able to have kids. It was already pretty shot due to surgical trauma. Likely I just won't be able to sire children.

Probably best for the world in that case

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Under proper storage, sperm will last indefinitely. At least based on what sperm banks say

[–] Mojojojo1993 3 points 1 year ago

Not according to the hospital where mine is stored.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Do you think vasectomies are free?

[–] Im_old 13 points 1 year ago

In countries with proper national health, yes. Source: live in EU and got mine for the cost of the uber to get home.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I think they could be.