My turn: Brith control is not just for women to worry about
Chad Hutchison
Issue date: 1/25/07 Section: Perspective
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You know you're not as young as you used to be when friends congratulate you instead of saying, "I'm sorry; what happened?" when the pregnancy test shows positive.
I'm not the average college student anymore.
Boozin', smokin' and indecisiveness used to rule my life. Now, it's God, my wife, classes and my jobs I concentrate on.
Things have changed.
I'm still young, but I feel more like a real man than I ever have in my life.
I'm actually taking care of my life. I almost feel grown-up.
I remember being 18 and being scared I may have just ruined, or at least slowed down, my life.
The condom broke.
It wasn't with my wife either.
I wasn't faithful to my wife before I met her. To some of you, that might not make sense, but I wasn't and that is the Truth.
I marvel at the dedication virgins have. Their reward will be had when they are married; if not for themselves, then for their marriage partner.
I truly wish I could have done that for the woman who is more beautiful than all others: my wife.
So, the condom broke five years ago and, today, I think, "Why isn't there such a thing as male birth control?"
Yes, there is such a thing as the condom. It's been around since Roman rule.
Why, oh why, haven't they come up with something better than a piece of plastic or sheepskin to prevent pregnancy. (Sheepskin doesn't stop the spread of diseases, by the way).
If there was such a thing as a shot that prevented my little soldiers from marching themselves into the fallopian tubes of my wife, then I would take it.
Q. Why would you do such a thing, Chad, when she could take the pill?
A. Because the pill sucks. I think women have had enough. Give them freedom, give them pleasure. Give it all to me, put the weight on my shoulders.
That way she wouldn't have to worry about hormones, crazy cycles, forgetting to take the pill and other weighty side effects.
I'm not the average college student anymore.
Boozin', smokin' and indecisiveness used to rule my life. Now, it's God, my wife, classes and my jobs I concentrate on.
Things have changed.
I'm still young, but I feel more like a real man than I ever have in my life.
I'm actually taking care of my life. I almost feel grown-up.
I remember being 18 and being scared I may have just ruined, or at least slowed down, my life.
The condom broke.
It wasn't with my wife either.
I wasn't faithful to my wife before I met her. To some of you, that might not make sense, but I wasn't and that is the Truth.
I marvel at the dedication virgins have. Their reward will be had when they are married; if not for themselves, then for their marriage partner.
I truly wish I could have done that for the woman who is more beautiful than all others: my wife.
So, the condom broke five years ago and, today, I think, "Why isn't there such a thing as male birth control?"
Yes, there is such a thing as the condom. It's been around since Roman rule.
Why, oh why, haven't they come up with something better than a piece of plastic or sheepskin to prevent pregnancy. (Sheepskin doesn't stop the spread of diseases, by the way).
If there was such a thing as a shot that prevented my little soldiers from marching themselves into the fallopian tubes of my wife, then I would take it.
Q. Why would you do such a thing, Chad, when she could take the pill?
A. Because the pill sucks. I think women have had enough. Give them freedom, give them pleasure. Give it all to me, put the weight on my shoulders.
That way she wouldn't have to worry about hormones, crazy cycles, forgetting to take the pill and other weighty side effects.
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Ken
posted 1/25/07 @ 8:47 PM EST
Chad,
I first heard about research on a Male Birth Control Pill about 5 years ago and they said it was about 5 years away. It's not hear yet but because I own some related domain names I keep track of things and a lot of studies are taking place all around the world. (Continued…)
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