For some couples, the conversation about getting a vasectomy can be a difficult, touchy subject. Many men have immediate concerns about the procedure itself and how it will affect them in the long run. While these feelings are natural, vasectomies are overwhelmingly safe and can even improve a man’s quality of life. Furthermore, they are…
Should I Upgrade My Vasectomy Experience?
Making the choice to get a vasectomy is an exciting decision. However, while you may be excited by your ability to play a proactive role in your birth control options and take control of your family planning goals, you might be less excited about the procedure itself. Although vasectomies, in general, are low-risk, persistent myths…
Why the No-Needle, No-Scalpel Method Is the Best Type of Vasectomy
Although a vasectomy is known to be a very low-risk procedure, it’s not uncommon for men to be nervous about getting one. Some of the most common concerns men have are that the procedure itself will be painful and that the recovery period will be long and arduous. However, a vasectomy doesn’t have to be…
How Will I Know if My Vasectomy Was Successful?
Vasectomies are often touted as being the best form of permanent contraception – and for good reason. Not only are vasectomies low cost and low risk in comparison with other permanent procedures, such as tubal ligation, but they’re also over 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. On top of the obvious benefits, vasectomies can also improve…
How Will I Feel During and After My Vasectomy?
Although vasectomies offer a number of benefits, many men feel anxious about the idea of getting one. Two of the most common concerns that men have are that the procedure will be painful and that recovery will take a long time. However, these concerns are rooted in myths and misconceptions about vasectomies. In reality, vasectomies…
How Does a Vasectomy Affect Ejaculation?
For many men, vasectomies offer myriad advantages. In addition to being a permanent form of birth control that is more than 99% effective, the procedure is also low risk and low cost. However, in spite of all the benefits, a number of men are unsure about it due to misconceptions they have about the procedure….
Fertility Options After Having a Vasectomy
For men who are certain they don’t want any more children or any children at all, vasectomies are an ideal form of birth control. The procedure offers many advantages, including being over 99% effective, low cost, and low risk. However, because vasectomies are a permanent form of contraception, you may have some reservations before making…
Four Common Myths About Vasectomies
For men and couples looking for a permanent form of contraception, vasectomies offer many advantages. Not only are vasectomies over 99% effective, but they’re also far less invasive and expensive than other forms of permanent contraception. However, although the procedure is safe, effective, and common, there are a number of stubbornly persistent misconceptions about vasectomies…
How Does a Vasectomy Impact a Man’s Libido?
When it comes to getting a vasectomy, one of the main concerns that many men have is whether the procedure will have a negative impact on their sex drive. Although this is a common belief, vasectomies actually have no impact on the body’s physiological processes and should have no effect on libido. The Male Reproductive…
Family Planning Preparation in 2020
Whether you’re looking to build a family or keep things as they are, there are many ways to approach the process of family planning. When considering the best option for you, the subject should be approached with mindfulness and foresight – especially if you’re unsure about having children. If you’re single, you need to think…