Male Contraceptive Initiative is dedicated to improving family planning by providing more birth control options for men and couples.
While on your journey though this manual and the information and resources it provides, we encourage you to keep in mind a few key points:
How to Use Manual
- Each chapter starts with a "Key Points/Learning Objective" summary
- Each chapter ends with a Self-Assessment (e.g., Summary Review Questions)
- There is a section in each chapter for Community/Discussion Board
Chapter Outline
- Chapter 1: Importance of Male Contraception
- Chapter 2: History of Male Contraception
- Chapter 3: Reframing Discussions as a “Couple”
- Chapter 4: Nut & Bolts (Male Anatomy)
- Chapter 5: Current Options & Research
- Chapter 6: Including LGBTQ+ Communities
- Chapter 7: Decision Making (User)
- Chapter 8: Educating Others/Advocacy
- Chapter 9: Future Considerations
Chapter Features
Blog Posts
This blog series highlights pertinent publications that were featured in MCI's monthly newsletter editions in the first quarter of 2022. The purpose of this blog is to report interesting or relevant work from MCI Fellows, Grantees, staff members, and other community authors in the field of male contraception.
Infographics
Our infographics seek to meet the needs of those seeking visual support for their work or interest in the field. These are free to download and use for presentations, reports, and other collateral. Just click on the image you want, then right click to save.
Memes
Memes are a very popular way to communicate ideas and concepts in lighthearted, humorous ways on social media.
Podcasts
Our audio series share the story of male contraception through personal narratives from the research community and the general public. They provide listeners with much needed information on the past, present, and future of male contraceptives, as well as the stories necessary to develop empathy and a deeper sense of connection to the field.
Intended
A podcast from Male Contraceptive Initiative, Intended covers male contraception, learning from the past, talking to the researchers of the present, and listening to the users of the future. Nearly 50% of pregnancies are unintended. Science has intended to get male contraceptives on the market for decades now. What’s happened? Why don’t we have The Pill for men yet?
We Said
“We Said” is men and women telling you how male contraception is going to change their lives. Listen to their motivations, their experiences, and their desires to have new options, together. Because it’s not he said, she said. It’s We Said.
Publications
Funding for male contraceptive research and development is extremely limited, so it is imperative that we capitalize on the existing body of knowledge, while adding to it. We highlight the work that we have funded and contributed to in this manual, and share some additional external publications that can help inform the future of male contraception.
Surveys
Sharing our perspectives with each other is an integral part of developing empathy for each other, while ensuring that there is a collective understanding of experiences. There are many myths and misconceptions about contraception that unfortunately persist due to a lack of open, frank dialogue between partners, loved ones, family, and friends. We utilize surveys to gather and share personal stories about issues related to family planning in an effort to address this while empowering people with a platform to lend their voice to the cause of reproductive autonomy for all. (Please note: Male Contraceptive Initiative reserves the right to use responses to its surveys for promotional purposes. By responding to this, you consent to the use of your responses in our promotional materials. We will endeavor to keep these as anonymous as possible (e.g., use only first names, etc.))
Video Games
Male birth control is a very serious solution to very serious problems, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun as well! Male Contraceptive Initiative works with students and other volunteer game developers to create fun, educational games as an irreverent, unique way to advocate for male birth control to new audiences. In this way, we provide professional learning experiences to students while affording us the opportunity to message in new ways.
Videos
Our videos and webinars share our conversations with luminaries in the field, grantees, and the public. You can also find these and more on our YouTube page.
Webinars and Lemonade Stands
Male Contraceptive Initiative hosts and participates in regular webinars to explore various aspects of the work necessary to develop the next generation of non-hormonal, reversible male contraception, and we attend as many of these online learning experiences as possible. Male Contraceptive Initiative launched a series of virtual discussions affectionately titled “The Lemonade Stand” in order to provide learning opportunities while fostering a sense of collaboration amongst the male contraception research community during the quarantine related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Male Contraceptive Initiative Organization Primers
These short animated videos provide a peek behind the curtain at Male Contraceptive Initiative to provide more details about our activities and objectives.
Nuts & Bolts: Simplifying Science with Male Contraceptive Initiative!
These short animated videos seek to make the terms and processes related to male reproduction and contraception more accessible.
This blog series highlights pertinent publications that were featured in MCI's monthly newsletter editions in the first quarter of 2022. The purpose of this blog is to report interesting or relevant work from MCI Fellows, Grantees, staff members, and other community authors in the field of male contraception.
Infographics
Our infographics seek to meet the needs of those seeking visual support for their work or interest in the field. These are free to download and use for presentations, reports, and other collateral. Just click on the image you want, then right click to save.
Memes
Memes are a very popular way to communicate ideas and concepts in lighthearted, humorous ways on social media.
Podcasts
Our audio series share the story of male contraception through personal narratives from the research community and the general public. They provide listeners with much needed information on the past, present, and future of male contraceptives, as well as the stories necessary to develop empathy and a deeper sense of connection to the field.
Intended
A podcast from Male Contraceptive Initiative, Intended covers male contraception, learning from the past, talking to the researchers of the present, and listening to the users of the future. Nearly 50% of pregnancies are unintended. Science has intended to get male contraceptives on the market for decades now. What’s happened? Why don’t we have The Pill for men yet?
We Said
“We Said” is men and women telling you how male contraception is going to change their lives. Listen to their motivations, their experiences, and their desires to have new options, together. Because it’s not he said, she said. It’s We Said.
Publications
Funding for male contraceptive research and development is extremely limited, so it is imperative that we capitalize on the existing body of knowledge, while adding to it. We highlight the work that we have funded and contributed to in this manual, and share some additional external publications that can help inform the future of male contraception.
Surveys
Sharing our perspectives with each other is an integral part of developing empathy for each other, while ensuring that there is a collective understanding of experiences. There are many myths and misconceptions about contraception that unfortunately persist due to a lack of open, frank dialogue between partners, loved ones, family, and friends. We utilize surveys to gather and share personal stories about issues related to family planning in an effort to address this while empowering people with a platform to lend their voice to the cause of reproductive autonomy for all. (Please note: Male Contraceptive Initiative reserves the right to use responses to its surveys for promotional purposes. By responding to this, you consent to the use of your responses in our promotional materials. We will endeavor to keep these as anonymous as possible (e.g., use only first names, etc.))
Video Games
Male birth control is a very serious solution to very serious problems, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun as well! Male Contraceptive Initiative works with students and other volunteer game developers to create fun, educational games as an irreverent, unique way to advocate for male birth control to new audiences. In this way, we provide professional learning experiences to students while affording us the opportunity to message in new ways.
Videos
Our videos and webinars share our conversations with luminaries in the field, grantees, and the public. You can also find these and more on our YouTube page.
Webinars and Lemonade Stands
Male Contraceptive Initiative hosts and participates in regular webinars to explore various aspects of the work necessary to develop the next generation of non-hormonal, reversible male contraception, and we attend as many of these online learning experiences as possible. Male Contraceptive Initiative launched a series of virtual discussions affectionately titled “The Lemonade Stand” in order to provide learning opportunities while fostering a sense of collaboration amongst the male contraception research community during the quarantine related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Male Contraceptive Initiative Organization Primers
These short animated videos provide a peek behind the curtain at Male Contraceptive Initiative to provide more details about our activities and objectives.
Nuts & Bolts: Simplifying Science with Male Contraceptive Initiative!
These short animated videos seek to make the terms and processes related to male reproduction and contraception more accessible.
Additional Resources
Our Favorites to Watch
Natalie, a University of Michigan MPH student, recommends Netflix: The Principles of Pleasure. This three part docuseries explores facts and myths surrounding women's sexual pleasure, and had me captivated the entire time! Episode two dives into our minds with fascinating physiological facts, and gives a crash course on contraception (and dubs female contraception “the greatest invention of all time!”). This series invites EVERYONE to the table to have groundbreaking conversations that are long overdue. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our Favorites to Read
Jane Against the World
From award-winning author Karen Blumenthal, Jane Against the World examines the riveting history of the fight for reproductive rights in the United States―and how Roe v. Wade was only the beginning.
Other favorites include:
Glossary
The terminology related to sexual reproductive health, generally, and male contraception, specifically, can be confusing or even inaccessible if you do not have a background in basic science. We created this glossary of terms in an effort to help address this. With that in mind, please reach out to us and let us know if there are any additional terms that you would like to see added to this page. We're here to help!
Natalie, a University of Michigan MPH student, recommends Netflix: The Principles of Pleasure. This three part docuseries explores facts and myths surrounding women's sexual pleasure, and had me captivated the entire time! Episode two dives into our minds with fascinating physiological facts, and gives a crash course on contraception (and dubs female contraception “the greatest invention of all time!”). This series invites EVERYONE to the table to have groundbreaking conversations that are long overdue. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our Favorites to Read
Jane Against the World
From award-winning author Karen Blumenthal, Jane Against the World examines the riveting history of the fight for reproductive rights in the United States―and how Roe v. Wade was only the beginning.
Other favorites include:
- Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity by Justin Baldoni
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
- Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape by Peggy Orenstein
- Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity by Peggy Orenstein
- Raising Feminist Boys: How to Talk with Your Child about Gender, Consent, and Empathy by Bobbi Wegner
Glossary
The terminology related to sexual reproductive health, generally, and male contraception, specifically, can be confusing or even inaccessible if you do not have a background in basic science. We created this glossary of terms in an effort to help address this. With that in mind, please reach out to us and let us know if there are any additional terms that you would like to see added to this page. We're here to help!
Appendix
In this section, we feature links to university and state-level policies regarding sexual and gender-based information.
Find Your University
Find Your State
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
In this section, we feature links to university and state-level policies regarding sexual and gender-based information.
Find Your University
Find Your State
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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