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A gel injected into the scrotum could be the next male contraceptive (www.wired.com)
submitted 10 months ago by L4s@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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A gel injected into the scrotum could be the next male contraceptive::Biotech company Contraline has safely implanted a sperm-blocking hydrogel in 23 men. It’s designed to be a fully reversible vasectomy.

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[–] Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Freezing only lasts 10 years. I know because I have it.

[–] _sideffect@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

What are you going to do at year 9 and 12 months 29 days?

[–] tsonfeir@lemm.ee 6 points 10 months ago

I eat lots of stuff after the expiration date and I’m just fine. However, that’s probably not the best analogy to use when we’re talking about spermcicles.

[–] Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago

So they can extend it but the quality will be reduced and likely I won't be able to have kids. It was already pretty shot due to surgical trauma. Likely I just won't be able to sire children.

Probably best for the world in that case

[–] CucumberFetish@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Under proper storage, sperm will last indefinitely. At least based on what sperm banks say

[–] Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Not according to the hospital where mine is stored.