A male birth control pill has been this big tease for decades. And today, with the overturning of Roe v. Wade … a male pill might matter more than ever. So we’re grabbing science by the balls to find out – where is it? Will it ever get to the shelves? We talk to physicians Prof. John Amory and Dr. Brian Nguyen. Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/3zq9dcqThis episode was produced by Michelle Dang, with help from Disha Bhagat, Rose Rimler and Meryl Horn. We’re edited by Blythe Terrell. Additional editing help on this episode from Caitlin Kenney and Jorge Just. Wendy Zukerman is our Executive Producer. Fact checking by Diane Kelly. Mix and sound design by Bumi Hidaka. Music written by Bumi Hidaka, Emma Munger, Bobby Lord, and Peter Leonard. Special thanks to Thomas Rossetti, Jacob Rimler and Jack Weinstein.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining the discussion are Dr. Sarah Miller, a family physician specializing in vasectomies, and Dr. Brian Nguyen, an associate professor researching male contraception. They explore the necessity of shared responsibility in reproductive health. The talk dives into the evolution of male contraceptive options, like innovative gels and reversible vasectomies. They challenge societal misconceptions around masculinity and encourage open dialogues on sexual health, emphasizing how important it is for men to actively join the conversation.

Join Dr. Sarah Miller, a family planning specialist, and Dr. Brian Nguyen, a USC obstetrics professor, as they tackle the often-ignored topic of male birth control. They discuss the cultural shifts needed for men to share reproductive responsibilities and the evolution of contraceptive methods. With innovations like a hormonal gel and even ideas like universal vas deferens occlusion, the duo emphasizes the importance of engaging men in family planning dialogues while addressing misconceptions and pain perceptions surrounding male contraceptives.