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BABBOY 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Think young single man in late 20s that hates condoms .....
Yeah, this thing could sell....
(not me as I am young man in my late 40s who married but also hates condoms)
SageonPage 8 months, 3 weeks ago
My man, women do not trust guys and will not leave the possibility of their pregnancy in the hands of an irresponsible dude! So prolly will never fly...
Liberty275 8 months, 3 weeks ago
If women will take responsibility for not getting pregnant, how do you explain the 40 million abortions in America in the last few decades?
fiddleback 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Nice sexist schtick, Liberty275.
58% of all pregnancies occur in women who are using some form of contraception. But naw, let's just call 'em all irresponsible whores; much easier to ban abortion with such sterling "logic"...
Liberty275 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Never argue abortion with a libertarian. You will lose.
distant_voice 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I think you should just pay more taxes and go away
StirrrThePot 8 months, 3 weeks ago
You're darn right it would be! No Rx needed!
Topple 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Depends on the side effects.
consumer1 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Only to those who also carry man bags and use mousse' and make up. Real men just say no to un-solicited sex.
consumer1 8 months, 3 weeks ago
The best birth control is to just keep it in your pants. Have enough respect for youself and not stick it where it doesn't belong. Just be smart, you don't need to constantly be looking for a pill to solve your problems.
happypill4014 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Still won't prevent STD's....
blindrabbit 8 months, 3 weeks ago
My guess is that the male pill may lead to a new uptick in STD diseases. SOME men have been careful to use condoms or other simliar birth control methods to avoid liability and support issues if his partner were to become pregnant; and as a side benefit a means of preventing STD's. With the male pill, the need for condoms, etc., will not seem so appealing, and increase the likliehood of not using any protections from STD spread.
naturalist 8 months, 3 weeks ago
True story: A company in California had a male birth control pill developed but market studies indicated that women would not trust men to take it so they dropped it. Makes sense since the woman is the one who gets pregnant. Women want to be in charge of their own consequences.
distant_voice 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Ummm, great point I hadn't thought about. Makes perfect sense! Too bad we don't have laws that make the responsibility belong to both of them.
fiddleback 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Obviously this doesn't mean women should stop their use of contraceptives, all of which have a high enough failure rate anyway. Again, 58% of all pregnancies occur in women who are using some form of contraception. Men taking this pill could help decrease that number, and thereby reduce abortions. Everybody should be celebrating this potential.
Sure, the girl may be "on the pill," but if the guy gets around and still has half a brain, maybe he takes it regularly, just as she does, to help ensure that he doesn't end up needing to support a child.
caton1982 8 months, 3 weeks ago
they both should take it, either one trust each other anyways, that way they are in control of themselves
consumer1 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Right Arm!! Power to the Peephole!!
antonioandolini 8 months, 3 weeks ago
The "Male" Pill will help reduce unwanted pregnancies for couples devoted to each other. The "Double Whammy", a condom with a male pill chaser will help prevent unwanted pregnancies and STD. Nothing is fool proof and two is better than one!!!!
Liberty275 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Beyond it's obvious use of removing one of the negative factors discouraging free love, It is nice that men can protect themselves from accidental pregnancy and the expense of paying for a child they are allowed to see once a month.
I'm in favor of this new drug.
somedude20 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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Liberty275 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I predict than men/sperm-extracting-machine relationships will be legally recognized marriages by 2050.
somedude20 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Now that is intentionally funny, nice for a change!
Cappy 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I don't know if it will be popular, I just think it's unlikely. It is far easier to regulate the manufacture of one ovum a month than ten million sperm a day.
And then the whole STD thing, too.
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