Male contraception

Refusal of sexual intercourse

Abstinence - precludes the possibility of meeting with the egg and sperm, respectively, pregnancy.

Pros: there is no risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases and any costs.

Cons: to many it is difficult to completely give up sex. In addition, the resumption of sexual activity, a person may be unprepared or forget about the need to use contraception.

Medical risks and side effects: none.

Efficiency: 100%

Petting (sexual intercourse without penetration) - sex game, kindness. Unlike normal sexual intercourse, does not involve the introduction of the male member into the vagina and prevents the connection of the sperm and ovum.

Pros: Free method. Can be used when other methods of contraception available. It prolongs and intensifies foreplay orgasm.

Cons: Sometimes the excitement hinders stay. Possible shift to vaginal sex (with or without contraception).

Medical risks and side effects. For anal or oral sex through biological fluids can be transmitted sexually transmitted diseases.

Efficiency. Pregnancy is not excluded in the case of falling drops of sperm or semen on the genitals partner.

Barrier methods

Condoms. Condom - a protective shell, which put on the erect penis to prevent sperm entering the vagina. Typically, condoms are made of thin latex, vinyl or natural (animal) materials. The effectiveness of condoms depends on how you apply them. Here are some recommendations that will help increase their reliability:

· Use a condom with spermicide.

· Do not apply to latex condoms, oil-based lubricants (Vaseline).

· To put on a condom: place a large 1-2 drops of water-based lubricants in the tip of the condom. Attach neraspravlenny condom to the head erect penis. Leave about 1 cm at the end of the condom to collect semen. Move the foreskin and pull the condom to the base of the penis. Check whether remains inside the air bubbles.

· After removing the condom, hold it for the end opposite the base of the penis.

Pros: accessibility (can be bought in pharmacies and supermarkets), low cost. Helps avoid premature ejaculation. The process of putting on a condom can be part of foreplay. In combination with other contraceptive protects against diseases, sexually transmitted diseases.

Cons: Possible reduction or loss of sensitivity. A condom can tear, and then the sperm gets into the vagina. Therefore, it is recommended to be used with spermicide to neutralize the sperm and prevent pregnancy. Condoms made of natural (animal) materials do not protect against AIDS.

Medical risks and side effects: allergic to latex.

Efficiency: 86 - 98%

Surgical methods

Sterilization. If you are absolutely sure that under no circumstances would not want to have children, you can resort to sterilization. The opposite is complex and not always successful. Sterilization may be subjected to any of the partners.

Vasectomy. During this operation, the doctor provides, bandages or cuts the vas deferens - the channels through which sperm reaches the eggs in the penis. This operation does not need general anesthesia. Most often it is performed as outpatients. In 75% of cases the results of vasectomy are reversible within 2 years after surgery. After this period, sperm can be extracted from eggs artificially.

Pros: Does not require accessories and additional contraceptive measures before, during or after sexual intercourse. No negative impact on hormones. You can enjoy sex without worrying about the occurrence of unplanned pregnancy. Optimal balance between price and quality.

Cons: Requires surgical intervention. It happens that the living conditions are changing, and a man regrets his decision. The opposite is possible, but quite complex. Vasectomy does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

Medical risks and side effects: a modest bleeding or infection after the operation, reaction to anesthesia. development of infection and the formation of a blood clot in the testicles or near them, as well as temporary bruising, swelling and tenderness of the scrotum. Due to leakage of sperm next to the testicles can be formed small tumors.

Efficiency: 99,5 - 99,9%.
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