STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS

Well, Well, Well: Scientists Find Potential Male Birth Control Pill

Imagine if men were responsible for family planning.

Most sexually-active women know the burden of the once-daily birth control pill: timing, inexplicable hormonal rages, bloat. Not to mention threats by politicians and corporate bosses to take it away at a moment's notice. 

Well, now that burden could potentially be transferred to men.

WHY BIRTH CONTROL MATTERS TO BLACK WOMEN

Scientists have found that a drug used to prevent organ rejection in transfer patients may also help slow down the speed of the whipping tails on sperm, making it impossible for the little guys to fertilize eggs.

A second drug, used for cancer treatment, has similar effects. The infertility is temporary, with the swimmers returning to normal within one week of discontinuing the drug.

If either are approved by the FDA, the impact could be huge: imagine the affect it will have on public policy, sexual politics and so much more. For now, though, the bulk of birth control remains in the hands of women, as it has for decades. 

BET Health News - We go beyond the music and entertainment world to bring you important medical information and health-related tips of special relevance to Blacks in the U.S. and around the world. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. 

Rewind! Watch: Mary Jane Freezes Her Eggs for Infotainment in the Being Mary Jane Highlights vid below.

(Photo: Paul Hudson/Getty Images)

Latest News

Subscribe for BET Updates

Provide your email address to receive our newsletter.


By clicking Subscribe, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers) and other information from BET and the Paramount family of companies. You understand that you can unsubscribe at any time.