
Why Male Birth Control Doesn’t Exist (Yet)
Episode 7 | 9m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
Scientists haven’t been able to figure out male birth control – yet.
Despite trying, scientists haven’t been able to figure out male birth control, and more often than not, the burden falls onto women. But that might change. Experts are excited about two kinds of birth control in development, and if they prove to be successful, they could drastically change the landscape of contraception.
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Funding for FAR OUT is provided by the National Science Foundation.

Why Male Birth Control Doesn’t Exist (Yet)
Episode 7 | 9m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
Despite trying, scientists haven’t been able to figure out male birth control, and more often than not, the burden falls onto women. But that might change. Experts are excited about two kinds of birth control in development, and if they prove to be successful, they could drastically change the landscape of contraception.
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