Re: MED/SOCIETY:'100% success' for male pill trial

From: Michael S. Lorrey (retroman@turbont.net)
Date: Wed Jul 19 2000 - 14:53:15 MDT


Scott Badger wrote:
>
>
> Actually, it sounds like you're in agreement with
> them. Like them, you don't feel you can trust sexual
> partners who claim to be using a contraceptive. I
> agree, though. When it comes to something as
> important as avoiding an unwanted pregnancy, "better
> safe than sorry" should be the preferred strategy for
> both parties. The advent of the male pill should
> hopefully lower unwanted pregnancies by a significant
> %.

And welfare kiddies as well. Keep in mind that the 'unwanted pregnancies' count
is typically measured on whether the woman wants it or not. I can imagine that
lots of married guys will be taking the pill unbeknownst to their spouses.

Mike



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