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A vasectomy is effective, convenient, and permanent birth control. It takes the stress of preventing pregnancy off your partner, and can even make your sex life better.

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Vasectomies are VERY effective.

Vasectomies are permanent and one of the most effective kinds of birth control out there — more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. A vasectomy is effective because it’s designed to be permanent, and there’s no way you can mess it up or use it the wrong way. Vasectomies prevent pregnancy 24/7 for the rest of your life.

Vasectomies are super convenient.

Once you have a vasectomy and your doctor says there’s no longer any sperm in your semen, that’s pretty much it — you and your partner don’t have to do anything else to prevent pregnancy. No trips to the pharmacy, nothing to buy or use, nothing to put in place before sex. Vasectomies are get-it-and-forget-it birth control.

Your vasectomy can make your sex life better.

A vasectomy is birth control that you don’t have to pay attention to during sex, so it won’t interfere with the action. You can get caught up in the heat of the moment without worrying about pregnancy.

Vasectomy doesn’t mess with your hormones or sex drive. It won’t change the way having an orgasm or ejaculating (cumming) feels. Your semen (cum) will still look, feel, and taste the same after a vasectomy — it just can’t get anybody pregnant.

A vasectomy takes the burden of preventing pregnancy off your partner, which can strengthen your relationship and make intimacy more enjoyable for them, too. Sex can get better and more spontaneous when you and your partner can focus on each other instead of birth control.

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Vasectomy

  • 99% effective

  • Costs up to $1,000, but can be $0

  • Surgical procedure

  • Do it once, lasts forever

A vasectomy won’t protect you from STDs. Use a condom to help stop STDs.
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