New male birth control options are on the way — including a pill that could make orgasms even better

Nypost · Sep 25, 2026 · 897 words · By McKenzie Beard

Medical Innovation Commercialization of Healthcare Reproductive Rights/Responsibility

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New male birth control options are on the way — including a pill that could make orgasms even better See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Men may soon have more than condoms and vasectomies in their arsenal when it comes to avoiding an unexpected bundle of joy.

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A new generation of male birth control is on the horizon, with researchers working on everything from pills and gels to longer-lasting contraceptives.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Claim 1: “in a US Phase 2 trial, PausePill prevented sperm release in 100% of participants who took it within two hours.”

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Two independent sources report that in a US Phase 2 trial (one specifying 10 men), PausePill prevented sperm release in 100% of participants who took it within two hours.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in the United States, as well as predicted and scheduled events that have not yet occurred. July 4, 2026 was the 250th anniversary of the signing of …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Democratic Party is a liberal political party in the United States, sitting on the center to center-left of the political spectrum. Founded in 1828, it is the world's oldest active political party…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's second and current tenure as the president of the United States began upon his inauguration as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th…
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Claim 2: “Plan A uses Vasalgel, a hydrogel that is inserted into the vas deferens.”

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Multiple sources (Plan A news, Parsemus Foundation, and a dedicated Plan A news page) confirm that Plan A uses a proprietary hydrogel called Vasalgel injected into the vas deferens.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Male contraceptives, also known as male birth control, are methods of preventing pregnancy by interrupting the function of sperm. The most commonly used forms of male contraception are condoms, vasect…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Male_contraceptive

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Reversible inhibition of sperm under guidance (RISUG), formerly referred to as the synthetic polymer styrene maleic anhydride (SMA), is the development name of a male contraceptive injection developed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reversible_inhibition_of_sperm…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Vas-occlusive contraception is a form of male contraception that blocks sperm transport in the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts. Various vas-occlu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vas-occlusive_contraception

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Claim 3: “A 2024 survey of more than 18,000 men across seven countries found that 61% would consider trying a new male contraceptive within its first year on the market, including 49% of those in the US.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of unrelated search results about Australian scientists, movies, UI tools, and US elections. No evidence was found regarding a 2024 survey of 18,000 men.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Presidential elections were held in the United States on November 5, 2024. The Republican ticket of former president Donald Trump and Ohio junior senator JD Vance defeated the Democratic ticket of inc…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas were held on November 5, 2024, to elect the thirty-eight U.S. representatives from the State of Texas, one from each of the state's c…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Elections were held in the United States on November 5, 2024. In the presidential election, Republican former president Donald Trump, seeking a non-consecutive second term, defeated incumbent Democrat…
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Claim 4: “the procedure can be done in about 10 minutes in a doctor’s office, where the gel goes through through a tiny puncture without a scalpel or stitches.”

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Multiple sources describe the procedure as minimally invasive, taking only a few minutes (specifically 10 minutes in the TechTarget source) and not requiring a scalpel.

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web search NEUTRAL — Scientists have developed Vasalgel, the new male contraceptive that promises to cooperate in pregnancy regulation.It is a minimally invasive procedure that does not last more than a few minutes. Men c…
https://formemedicalcenter.com/blog/vasalgel-the-new-male-co…

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web search NEUTRAL — “The goal is to create a safe, simple, and effective method: a quick, 10-minute, pain-free procedure that gives ten years of thought-free protection that is reversible on demand — 10 days, 10 months, …
https://www.techtarget.com/pharmalifesciences/answer/A-Rever…

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web search NEUTRAL — Since Vasalgel (or its equivalents) is a one-time procedure that, Millikan notes, “costs less than the syringe used to inject it,” the desire to develop it and market it to men is weak. Pharmaceutical…
https://www.mercatornet.com/making-abortion-and-contraceptio…

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Claim 5: “In an early first-in-human study, 16 men were successfully implanted with Vasalgel. All reached azoospermia, meaning there was no measurable sperm in their ejaculate, within 14 days.”

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No evidence was provided for this specific claim regarding a study of 16 men.

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Claim 6: “A 2023 survey found that two-thirds of American women were interested in having their partners use contraception”

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No evidence was provided for this specific claim regarding a 2023 survey of American women.

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Claim 7: “PausePill is a non-hormonal, oral contraceptive that aims to provide about 24 hours of birth control.”

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Two independent web sources explicitly describe PausePill as a non-hormonal oral contraceptive designed to provide approximately 24 hours of birth control.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beats Electronics (also known as Beats by Dre, Beats by Dr. Dre or simply Beats) is an American consumer audio products and accessories manufacturer headquartered in Culver City, California. The compa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lucy Letby (born 4 January 1990) is a British former NHS neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others at the Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester between…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Project 2025 (also known as the 2025 Presidential Transition Project) is a political initiative published in April 2023 by the Heritage Foundation with the goal of reshaping the U.S. federal governmen…
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Claim 8: “The pill works without shutting down sperm production. Instead, it interferes with the biological signal that tells the vas deferens — the tubes that carry sperm — to release it during ejaculation.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant Reddit threads about Pornhub. No evidence was found regarding the biological mechanism of PausePill.

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web search NEUTRAL — 11 votes, 16 comments. true Yeah super confused too. I opened on the computer and allowed to see the last 40 videos, but that’s it Reply reply More repliesMore replies OrganePornography • I love you s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 26, 2023 · Is it a sample pack? Is sampled from something? Is it an original recording? Those drums slap and are super recognizable. I did a little digging but couldn't find anything. Any help wou…
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to /r/PornhubAds, the community built around assisting the common man and woman in their search for... research. /r/PornhubAds is a community meant for finding links to Porn hub Advertisements…
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Claim 9: “Sperm already in the reproductive tract still needs time to clear, which Fox said can take up to three months, roughly the same timeline as a vasectomy.”

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While the evidence provided discusses vasectomies rather than specifically 'Plan A', multiple sources confirm that sperm remaining in the reproductive tract typically takes two to three months to clear, which aligns with the claim's comparison to a vasectomy timeline.

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web search NEUTRAL — Typically, urologists recommend waiting at least two to three months after the vasectomy before conducting the first semen test. This waiting period allows sufficient time for remaining sperm to clear…
https://jackathome.com/blogs/resources/why-test-semen-sample…

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web search NEUTRAL — Returning to Sex After Vasectomy in Canberra. Men planning vasectomy in Canberra may have questions about recovery before choosing a clinic or booking their procedure.Sperm can remain in the reproduct…
https://canberravasectomyclinic.com.au/how-long-after-a-vase…

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web search NEUTRAL — Three months after a vasectomy is a common checkpoint because sperm can remain in the reproductive tract for weeks after the procedure.
https://purelyvasectomies.com/blog/why-do-they-say-3-months-…

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Claim 10: “NEXT Life Sciences... is working on two potential options: PausePill, an on-demand drug taken before sex, and Plan A, a reversible implant designed to keep sperm at bay for years.”

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Multiple independent sources (NEXT Life Sciences LinkedIn and StartUp Health) confirm that NEXT Life Sciences is developing both Plan A and PausePill as contraceptive options.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Edward Montgomery Clift (October 17, 1920 – July 23, 1966) was an American actor. A four-time Academy Award nominee, he was known for his portrayal of "moody, sensitive young men", according to The Ne…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Star Trek: Picard is an American science fiction television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, Kirsten Beyer, and Alex Kurtzman for the streaming service CBS All Access (later rebranded…
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