Male Contraception Information Project Press resources

Heard about the new “male Pill” from Israel?

Unfortunately it’s only been shown to work in mice so far—but there are other methods, including RISUG and ultrasound, that are much closer to ready. Read on, and take the survey to show policymakers you want new methods!

In-depth information on new nonhormonal contraceptives for men

Looking for extensive background and status information on all the nonhormonal male contraceptives being studied worldwide? Want opinions on which are the most promising? You've come to the right place! You'll find details on these and other promising methods:

RISUG: A little goes a long way. Less than a millileter of RISUG can provide ten or more years of contraception.

RISUG
A reversible, non-hormonal injection that provides 10 or more years of contraception

Lightening up: A simple do-it-yourself suspensory using a rubber band can replace years of pills.

Heat methods
Nearly free and have been used by enterprising men since the 1930s

An ultrasound transducer.

Ultrasound
A painless, non-invasive procedure that provides 6 or more months of contraception using equipment physical therapists already own

High intensity focused ultrasound.

HIFU
A nonsurgical vasectomy that uses a few seconds of highly-focused high-intensity ultrasound waves to provide permanent contraception

 

Resources and help for journalists

Thinking of writing about male contraception? MCIP can make your job easy. You'll find all the facts and statistics you need on the left. For sources and photos, see our press resources section. Need analysis, insight, or a snappy quote? Contact MCIP.

Other resources

Looking for a briefer, user-friendly overview of male contraceptive research, including hormonal methods?  Want to learn about activism and make your opinion heard? Check out our highly recommended sister site, MaleContraceptives.org.