Is male birth control finally here?
4/1/202628 min
Typically, the burden of birth control falls on whoever has a uterus, but it seems like that might change — and soon! Guest: Annalisa Merelli, contributing writer at STAT. For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable It’s a great place to sign up for our newsletter, view show transcripts, and read more about the topics on our show. Also, email us! unexplainable@vox.com We read every email. Support Unexplainable by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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[upbeat music] You can tell a lot about a person by their accent.
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I really do say, "I park my car in Harvard Yard." Everyone around here says, like, a quaffie and dwog.
Amy Pedulla· Host0:43
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Amy Pedulla· Host0:56
[gentle music] For as long as I can remember, I've heard this vague promise that someday there will be a birth control pill for men. And meanwhile, I've heard endless stories about the struggles that people with uteruses have to navigate: the pill, the shot, the ring, hormonal IUD, copper IUD. Trust me, it was the most pain I've ever experienced in my entire life. And the inevitable side effects.