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Topic: Male birth control?
Seakolony Joined Fri 11/07/08 Posts: 11968	Fri 06/10/11 11:07 AM
why can't the woman just be on birth control i think this will be the general response..... Why should men put it on the woman to prevent contraception of a child......it should be just as important for a man to take the responsibility to prevent preganancy....I feel it would give men more control on who they procreated with.....now if they lay with a woman that is trying to trap them through a child they can be responsible enough to avoid the situation all together.....but then again there are rubbers and they don't use them

Ladylid2012 Joined Sun 07/05/09 Posts: 42269	Fri 06/10/11 11:09 AM
Ok, this is how it works.... we are the ones who get pregnant we are the ones who get (or not) the abortions we are the ones who give birth we are the ones who take care of the children generally men (most) won't use birth control because they don't have to and there are those men who want a full voice on any decisions involving 'the baby' reminds me of the billboard thread... if a man won't have participation in the pregnancy prevention he has no say in her choice should a pregnancy happen the only men who would consider this as an option are ones who are in a serious relationship and the topic of children is discussed or those concerned about 'her' health and well being should she be having issues with her birth control method...getting sick, gaining weight, whatever. ....the concern is not going to be there unless it is a serious relationship it's just the way it is ladies... so be careful out there

singmesweet Joined Mon 07/28/08 Posts: 26661	Fri 06/10/11 11:38 AM
All good points, lady. I'm still confused about the birth control = slu*s way of thinking, though. So, some of these men don't want women who use birth control, because they assume it means they sleep around. I wonder if these same men would tell women who aren't using birth control not to have an abortion if they did get pregnant and wasn't ready to have a baby for whatever reason? There are many men out there who are completely against abortions. For those men that are here, would you consider taking birth control for men in order to not have to worry about the possibility of an abortion ever being an issue?

mg1959 Joined Thu 04/05/07 Posts: 7872	Fri 06/10/11 12:03 PM
Wow guys!! I'm sure your just kidding around right? We have to share in the responsibly if we are going to be a part of the fun of sex. Ladies have carried us long enough don't you think? Plus lets get real the feeling of condoms are a drag. Not to be obscene but If I'm going to be in there "I want to be in there like a KY commercial".

EquusDancer Joined Sun 04/05/09 Posts: 6281	Fri 06/10/11 01:41 PM
why can't the woman just be on birth control i think this will be the general response..... And yet they ***** and whine when women use their right to end a pregnancy. Kind of hypocritical of guys, isn't it?!

EquusDancer Joined Sun 04/05/09 Posts: 6281	Fri 06/10/11 01:45 PM
Ok, this is how it works.... we are the ones who get pregnant we are the ones who get (or not) the abortions we are the ones who give birth we are the ones who take care of the children generally men (most) won't use birth control because they don't have to and there are those men who want a full voice on any decisions involving 'the baby' reminds me of the billboard thread... if a man won't have participation in the pregnancy prevention he has no say in her choice should a pregnancy happen the only men who would consider this as an option are ones who are in a serious relationship and the topic of children is discussed or those concerned about 'her' health and well being should she be having issues with her birth control method...getting sick, gaining weight, whatever. ....the concern is not going to be there unless it is a serious relationship it's just the way it is ladies... so be careful out there Sad really!

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Fri 06/10/11 01:51 PM
why can't the woman just be on birth control i think this will be the general response..... the thing with birth control is,,, STD's pregnancy isnt the WORST potential consequence of sex so, men who dont wish to have as high a risk of becoming fathers or DYING, ought to wear protection(correctly) and women who dont wish to have as high a risk of becoming mothers or DYING, out to INSIST their partner wears protection (correctly) and , as women, we have the added protection of using other contraception so we dont have an unwanted pregnancy with 'our bodies' men dont have to fear being pregnant, so I doubt the other forms of contraception will be nearly as PERSONAL a decision for them

Chazster Joined Tue 08/28/07 Posts: 6206	Fri 06/10/11 01:55 PM
why can't the woman just be on birth control i think this will be the general response..... Why should men put it on the woman to prevent contraception of a child......it should be just as important for a man to take the responsibility to prevent preganancy....I feel it would give men more control on who they procreated with.....now if they lay with a woman that is trying to trap them through a child they can be responsible enough to avoid the situation all together.....but then again there are rubbers and they don't use them How about this reason. If a woman gets pregnant and she has wants to have an abortion and the guy doesn't the guy has no say in the matter because its the womans body (by law). So she should be more responsible for birth control. With great power comes great responsibility.

Ally2725 Joined Fri 05/27/11 Posts: 59	Fri 06/10/11 02:12 PM
No way. Don't fancy a pill that could ruin my sperm at all. And single men wouldnt take it because there is no need. So it's really down to couples who would take it and there are more than enough other contraceptives out there.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Fri 06/10/11 02:14 PM
why can't the woman just be on birth control i think this will be the general response..... Why should men put it on the woman to prevent contraception of a child......it should be just as important for a man to take the responsibility to prevent preganancy....I feel it would give men more control on who they procreated with.....now if they lay with a woman that is trying to trap them through a child they can be responsible enough to avoid the situation all together.....but then again there are rubbers and they don't use them How about this reason. If a woman gets pregnant and she has wants to have an abortion and the guy doesn't the guy has no say in the matter because its the womans body (by law). So she should be more responsible for birth control. With great power comes great responsibility. good point if that perception/law were to ever change and the baby from CONCEPTION were considered as much the fathers child as the mothers do you think it would be more reasonable for men to also use contraception to prevent the pregnancy?

mg1959 Joined Thu 04/05/07 Posts: 7872	Fri 06/10/11 02:20 PM
STDs is another issue though. Of course if this is a possibility we all need to stay wrapped up. That goes without saying. But, I am a little surprised at the reaction I'm seeing.

lionsbrew Joined Tue 08/22/06 Posts: 14232	Fri 06/10/11 02:26 PM
Yeah ditto. Poppin a pill isn't a big deal to me. Well as long as it doesn't kill the libido as a side effect cause then whats the point in taking it.

Ladylid2012 Joined Sun 07/05/09 Posts: 42269	Fri 06/10/11 02:31 PM
But, I am a little surprised at the reaction I'm seeing. I'm not....

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Fri 06/10/11 03:40 PM
the nasty truth is men were given a way not to get the woman pregnant which ALSO protects them from potential std infection (the condom) women were given a way not to have to 'suffer' a pregnancy, which ONLY serves to protect them from the 'suffering' of a pregnancy(the pill) if a couple doesnt want kids, they should utilize those things together if a PERSON doesnt want kids, they should utilize the gender accessible protection from potential 'pregnancy' If a person doesnt want to risk std or death, they should not have sex where a condom isnt involved,,,

folabenson9 Joined Sat 06/04/11 Posts: 7	Fri 06/10/11 04:57 PM
god, I hate being right all the time.... Right about what? About men not wanting to be on birth control. Hi all am single n I think birth control 4 men is a gud idea only if it will not av side effects becos a man is a man becos of his fertility of his sperm . If u ask me am not ready 2 make use of it until its been tested on men who av been monitored 4 at least ten years 2 be sure there wld be no side effects

folabenson9 Joined Sat 06/04/11 Posts: 7	Fri 06/10/11 05:13 PM
the nasty truth is men were given a way not to get the woman pregnant which ALSO protects them from potential std infection (the condom) women were given a way not to have to 'suffer' a pregnancy, which ONLY serves to protect them from the 'suffering' of a pregnancy(the pill) if a couple doesnt want kids, they should utilize those things together if a PERSON doesnt want kids, they should utilize the gender accessible protection from potential 'pregnancy' If a person doesnt want to risk std or death, they should not have sex where a condom isnt involved,,, I agree totally u just hit d nail on head (better 2 stick 2 d old guns)

folabenson9 Joined Sat 06/04/11 Posts: 7	Fri 06/10/11 05:14 PM
the nasty truth is men were given a way not to get the woman pregnant which ALSO protects them from potential std infection (the condom) women were given a way not to have to 'suffer' a pregnancy, which ONLY serves to protect them from the 'suffering' of a pregnancy(the pill) if a couple doesnt want kids, they should utilize those things together if a PERSON doesnt want kids, they should utilize the gender accessible protection from potential 'pregnancy' If a person doesnt want to risk std or death, they should not have sex where a condom isnt involved,,, I agree totally u just hit d nail on head (better 2 stick 2 d old guns)let both parties take measures.

RacineGal Joined Sat 03/05/11 Posts: 12	Fri 06/10/11 05:17 PM
My idea on this is that maybe it would work in a couple situation and that only. Though why can't the woman just be on birth control as that already exists and they even have kinds that don't require a pill. For single people it won't work. They guys are not the ones to get pregnant so I don't think they would be taking a pill everyday "just in case" they get laid. They are not like woman. they can't get it whenever they want. For one, peace of mind comes to mind. No worries about whether the woman is actually on birth control, or worrying about if the condom breaks, right? I dont worry about condoms breaking. Also when not in a relationship its more difficult for a guy to find someone to sleep with than a girl. Birth control has no extra functions for guys but for girls it can relieve symptoms of "that special time" and even help clear skin. A condom is way more convenient for a guy than a pill. Single guys need to take it too if its available. Why does the women always have to bear the responsibility!! And its not "easier" for women to get it whenever. Its a 2 way street dude!!

RacineGal Joined Sat 03/05/11 Posts: 12	Fri 06/10/11 05:22 PM
My idea on this is that maybe it would work in a couple situation and that only. Though why can't the woman just be on birth control as that already exists and they even have kinds that don't require a pill. For single people it won't work. They guys are not the ones to get pregnant so I don't think they would be taking a pill everyday "just in case" they get laid. They are not like woman. they can't get it whenever they want. Oh I forgot to say- TYPICAL SEXIST MALE RESPONSE- GUESS WHO IS IRRESPONSIBLE HERE!!!! Bet you dont use condoms either.

Ladylid2012 Joined Sun 07/05/09 Posts: 42269	Fri 06/10/11 05:43 PM Edited by Ladylid2012 on Fri 06/10/11 05:45 PM
why can't the woman just be on birth control i think this will be the general response..... Why should men put it on the woman to prevent contraception of a child......it should be just as important for a man to take the responsibility to prevent preganancy....I feel it would give men more control on who they procreated with.....now if they lay with a woman that is trying to trap them through a child they can be responsible enough to avoid the situation all together.....but then again there are rubbers and they don't use them How about this reason. If a woman gets pregnant and she has wants to have an abortion and the guy doesn't the guy has no say in the matter because its the womans body (by law). So she should be more responsible for birth control. With great power comes great responsibility. How bout it? You trying to convince us or yourself?!?!