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I had trouble till (hormonal) IUD, would never discount the side effects of most birth control available to women - copper IUD nearly killed me with hemorrhage, and pills raised my blood pressure, anything that went inside me (diaphragm, etc) either gave me yeast infection or bladder infection, so many of the methods seem designed to punish women for wanting sex without pregnancy.
But I’d think guys would love condoms because it’s the only reversible birth control they can control themselves.
Penis owners can get the ✂️✂️ with nearly no pushback. It’s a few days of recovery and doesn’t impact anything. Less anxiety, more libido. If your family plans don’t include more children than you have at this very moment then just do it.
If hormonal birth control existed for AMAB people I am sure some of us would use it. I would even be willing to try it if I actually had sex regularly. On the other hand female condoms and diaphragms exist yet I rarely hear about them being used.
Cyproterone acetate is cheap go get some
Man bad.
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If you’re doing it right the condom is barely noticeable.
The amount of guys I’ve met in my whole life who outright refused to wear a condom was… One. Singular.
Called him an idiot. Then he ended up catching an STD. His dick burned for two weeks and I couldn’t stop smiling.
Anyway, this seems to be another one of those comics that tries present abnormal behaviour as a common thing.
Yep. Plenty of women out there that insist on having sex without condom as well.
Depends on where you live/your cultural context. The number of times I’ve heard from women in recent years that men refuse to wear condoms has been truly surprising.
Surprises me cause I bet decent men won’t have problems with a condom while most substandard men would. No one talks about decent men as much as ones that are bad. Also, if you hear many speak about these men, maybe their preference in men is flawed?
If I thought that I was ever going to have sex with someone, I would get myself fixed. Fortunately, I won’t ever have to spend money on that.
If your oral contraceptives cause you any significant side effects, it makes sense to consult a gynecologist to change the prescription. There are many options out there, and correctly chosen ones should not typically cause them.
In terms of pregnancies, oral contraceptives can be both more or less efficient that condoms depending on the mode of usage for each (and also discipline, don’t skip either). Besides, for many couples accidental pregnancy is a bit of a change of plans, but not something that will warrant abortion or make children unwanted. Again, case-dependent.
It’s okay to choose condoms as well, as long as partners are happy about it. If that gives you a peace of mind, you can even combine both measures at the same time! It’s only important to remember that there are two (or more) partners involved, and all being happy about the choices made is crucial for great intimacy. Do not ever force someone to take pills if they don’t want to, and discuss your options if someone has issues with condoms. Maybe the issues are with latex condoms specifically, with polyurethane options providing less allergenicity and better sensitivity. Maybe a diaphragm can be your option. Or maybe something else. You can always discuss, you’re not on a gender war or something, you’re partners.
Personally, I can’t wait for male contraceptive pills to hit the market. Not only it will provide a solution to this specific problem, shifting responsibility for proper selection of contraception and any issues coming with it onto the people who need it the most, it will also provide men with more agency about their reproduction. Finally, you can combine male and female contraceptives to get unparalleled non-barrier protection with good insurance in case one partner misses the pill. Win all-round.
IUD’s can be great too. My wife has used them for years. Reduced period frequency and severity, higher effective rate of contraception, no need to worry about taking a pill late or missing one. Her gynecologist said it will probably reduce pre-menopausal symptoms too when she gets older. And it’s pretty easily removable.
There was a couple of weeks when she was sore from the initial placement, and the same whenever it gets changed. They keep on getting approved to last longer and longer- the most recent one was good for 8 years, but there’s a good chance it will get extended before it needs to be replaced as more research is done.
Not for everyone, but great for a lot of people.
If oral contraceptives have too many side effects, just don’t have oral sex. Easy.
This is why your headache didn’t go away. It is actually pronounced ‘analgesic’, not ‘ANALgesic’. The pills go into your mouth.
Lol
On a personal note, sexual discomfort is obviously an important factor to account for when talking about intimacy and love, so it shouldn’t be seen as stupid and unimportant, as portrayed here.
That should not overpower any health concerns, not least because they are too sources of discomfort, but it should be taken into account.
Talk it through with your partner - you’re in it together, and there’s almost certainly an option for both of you. Feel free to explore something other than pills and condoms as well if you need it - the world of contraception methods is huge.
Yeah but then the person can’t make a comic to shit on men.
I’m so very tired of these pointless gender wars, honestly.
There are better and more productive ways to voice general concerns - there truly exists a pressure on some women to use hormonal contraception, and this is bad - it’s not okay to pressure your partner in matters of health and intimacy. But what helps is getting to the root of the problem.
The root is sexual discomfort on one side and anxiety on the other standing in the way of intimacy. So, maybe there are other unexplored options to resolve this conflict in a way that is comfortable to all sides? The world of contraception is very rich, and tries to cater to everyone’s use cases.
but a vacectomy is only once
You should probably go back because there are usually two tubes to cut. (/s)
That’s why I got mine!
Honestly, one of the easiest things I’ve ever done!
Seriously though! Whatever I had imagined was not even close to how easy the whole thing was. Like less than an hour in and out lol
Am I the only person who is more deathly afraid of a life long STD that could fucking kill me than an unplanned pregnancy?
I dont care which one of us got the snip, unless I’m sure I’m the only dude you’re banging I’m bagging the fuck up until I see some test results which I’ll be happy to get and provide in kind.
As opposed to the very safe and not fatal action of pregnancy and giving birth?
Honestly why I downvoted OP. They shouldn’t be at the point of having this pissing-match without having used condoms together already, and cumming-inside the vagina isn’t exactly required for intimacy even then.
OPs characters lack imagination, and are catering to an audience that shouldn’t be encouraged into maintaining such a narrow way of thought.
I’d assume because many people in these discussions are married… in which case yeah getting an STD would be the booger on top of the shit sundae. But yeah the test results only have to be checked overall at the start of the long term relationship… at least assuming you can trust your partner… while pregnancy is something you’ve got to be alert to in the entirety of a relationship.
If your married and kids are a forever no then dude should get the snip. Simple. I’m getting one soonish and if I ever find myself single again I’ll still be wearing rubbers unless Ive had the chat.
Yeah, bi man here, I can’t get pregnant, but STDs still would affect me if I had sex with men.
I really can’t think of an STI that would kill you these days. Am I missing one?
Yay condoms!
In a first world country with access to excellent medical care, no underlying conditions in an otherwise healthy person you’re probably going to be fine.
Thats not to say it might not be a significant contributor to what does get you.
What might be a significant contributor to what gets you? Like what STI(s) are you thinking about?
I mean anything from HPV to HIV can still kill you directly even with access to the best health care on the planet.
Don’t have to wear a condom if you don’t have sex 😎
I feel we’re missing a meme image here… 🤣
Don’t have to wear a condom because boys can’t get pregnant
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Not according to a number of stories I’ve seen
STDs enter the chat
Prep and doxy kick it out
Take responsibility big man
We’re talking about babies, darling~
you just need to try harder.
Can I use you as my test partner?
only if you promise to call me in the morning
I’m the kind of guy who spends the night 😏
then I guess you can call me whatever you want 🤔
Lemmit love, it’s beautiful 😍
This guy does not have sex.
ok, and???
Don’t wear a condom.
Don’t need to! Win-win!
Oldest form of birth control: being uggo
Vascectomy for the win.
Snipsnip gang represent
There are multiple birth control methods to choose from. Planned Parenthood has a great guide.
I get the point you’re making, but it’s also very reductive
Elaborate.
Mass-market condoms often don’t fit properly, even for men who aren’t excessively well endowed. Yeah, you can stretch them over your head and fill them up like a balloon, but that’s not at all comfortable. Also, they do break, so it’s not like there’s no risk of pregnancy.
So you just reiterated the comic. No amount of discomfort compares to what women go through.
The point is that if the act itself isn’t enjoyable for the man to the point they prefer to masturbate, finding a solution for that too sounds like an interesting endeavour. Notice how I said “too”, not “instead”.
Vasectomy is an option, ofc, and there was some research being done about the male pill like 10 years ago, idk how it’s going. I’m not saying that since the man doesn’t like condoms the woman has to shoulder it, I’m saying that condom discomfort is a valid issue that warrants searching for alternative solutions.
That’s why I agree with the other person that said that the comic is reductive.
Some women also hate the feeling/lack of direct contact from condoms, it isn’t just a man thing. They are necessary in many sexual relationships, but this comic is the absolute most basic take on birth control options which is broadly accurate but has zero nuance.
Most women I had sex with were on birth control for reasons other than avoiding pregnancy. I still used condoms except in committed and monogamous relationships, but everyone involved preferred going without if other considerations were taken.
Well that does it, folks. This guy just ended all the arguments because his experience was X and all the women who have openly complained about the drawbacks of birth control were just wrong! I mean, there’s no reason that the artist of this comic should have made this comic. It’s such a niche idea!! Crazy!
You should work on your reading comprehension.
…broadly accurate but has zero nuance.
And you should wear a condom.
Yeah, you have to go for the boutique condoms. Head down to your local condomer. Get measured and fitted for a personal touch
There’s actually a couple that I tried that did work significantly better than off-the-shelf, but they still kinda sucked. As I recall, they were really expensive, too.
This is my penance for being born with a weird dick, I guess.
The condom pretty much takes the sensations of pleasure out of sex.
It really doesn’t but keep telling yourself that. Maybe one day it will magically be true.
If it makes your dick go dumb because the country you live in has stupid sizing regulations, then yeah it does.
Does for me, every brand we’ve tried. But birth control fucks her up, so I just deal with it. Without definitely feels better, I don’t think anyone can argue with that.
Without does feel better, but a condom doesn’t “take the sensations of pleasure out of sex” as the person I replied to said.
If the ring at the bottom which is regulated to one specific size in your country, cutting off the circulation to half the men living there, then yeah, it literally does.
Don’t forget the “pretty much”. You’re not arguing in good faith.
I don’t think anyone can argue with that.
People who have never had sex like the person you’re replying to would probably still try though.
Well it does for me.
You guys really are leaning into the comic…
Ah of course, pleasure is irrelevant. All safety, no pleasure.
Edit: are you like 12 years old?
So your pleasure is more important than anything else? Dude, just stop replying.
Why can none of you read properly?
Learn to accept that people can have different views to yours and that doesn’t make them wrong.
Lol OK, buddy.
Why do some women choose birth control despite the potential side effects if not needed for medical purposes, sir White Knight?
Some do. But this comic is comparing multiple bad side effects to lack of pleasure.
Ya didn’t answer the question matey
Because some women aren’t all women? Let’s not even get into the argument of the expectation of sex and fear of rejection that women feel in speaking their minds. Pretending to feel a certain way to keep their partner because that’s how it’s been for forever can lead to women saying they like something they do not. It’s not that hard, but then again there is a male loneliness epidemic for a reason.
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We both like actually touching each-other instead of latex
Heathen! This is the only way to be safe:
