Vasectomy

(Birth control for males by rendering the vas deferens nonfunctional for transporting sperm)

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A vasectomy is a procedure for a man to enable birth control. The procedure involves cutting the connection between the vas deferens in the testicles and the body to prevent sperm from being ejaculated.

Advice

Rating
3
Pain
Pain is 3.3 of 10
Inconvenience
Inconvenience is 2.7 of 10

0 = not bad, 10 = bad

Don’t wear boxers after the procedure; instead, get some pairs of “tighty-whities” for the support and wear them for several days afterwards.

For icing, use bags of frozen peas or corn.

Get a bunch of DVDs to watch, because for 24 hours you may be sore in the groin region, making walking a bit uncomfortable.

 

Stories

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I felt this was amazingly easy until the doctor told me I had two testicles. Read More

Julian, male, 39, Connecticut

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Rich, male, 35, California

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Morris, male, 46, Texas