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Far Out

Why Male Birth Control Doesn’t Exist (Yet)

Scientists haven’t been able to figure out male birth control – yet.

Aired 11/17/2022

FromDigital Studios

Far Out

Why Male Birth Control Doesn’t Exist (Yet)

Episode 7 | 9m 48sVideo has Closed Captions

Scientists haven’t been able to figure out male birth control – yet.

Despite trying, scientists haven’t been able to figure out male birth control, and more often than not, the burden falls onto women. But that might change. Experts are excited about two kinds of birth control in development, and if they prove to be successful, they could drastically change the landscape of contraception.

Aired 11/17/2022

FromDigital Studios

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Funding for FAR OUT is provided by the National Science Foundation.

Far Out

Why Male Birth Control Doesn’t Exist (Yet)

Episode 7 | 9m 48sVideo has Closed Captions

Despite trying, scientists haven’t been able to figure out male birth control, and more often than not, the burden falls onto women. But that might change. Experts are excited about two kinds of birth control in development, and if they prove to be successful, they could drastically change the landscape of contraception.

Aired 11/17/2022

FromDigital Studios

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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