A male birth control pill passed safety tests in early 2019, opening much-needed discussions on vasectomy, men’s health, and who is responsible for pregnancy prevention. Find out what it means for men’s health – and for women – in this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
It is a cool idea but has a few issues to iron out. For example, false negatives and lack of privacy with STD results. You also have to consider the awkward moment when the condom tests positive just before sex.
Some people had this concept a few years ago. However, it is yet to hit the market as the science is quite complicated; you would have to place STD antibodies in the condom for the test to work. Check out this CNN article here on the idea. https://edition.cnn.com/2015/06/24/health/condoms-change-color/index.html
Condom that detects STIs thought up by teens - CNN
And another one!
https://newsroom.uw.edu/news-releases/second-male-birth-control-pill-passes-human-safety-tests
There’s already a pill that is being tested.
These scientists are researching a hormonal birth control gel for men.
Male birth control (other than condoms and vasectomy) has not been realized yet, but there are several projects underway.
It is a cool idea but has a few issues to iron out. For example, false negatives and lack of privacy with STD results. You also have to consider the awkward moment when the condom tests positive just before sex.
Some people had this concept a few years ago. However, it is yet to hit the market as the science is quite complicated; you would have to place STD antibodies in the condom for the test to work. Check out this CNN article here on the idea. https://edition.cnn.com/2015/06/24/health/condoms-change-color/index.html
Condoms are not 100% in preventing various infections. Having one that detects STDs is thus an awesome idea.