A male contraceptive injection’s a step closer to reality today.
According to Chinese researchers, the jab is 99 per cent effective – meaning it will work better than the female contraceptive pill and even condoms.
Scientists in Beijing gave 1000 men the injection over a two year period, and only one in one hundred men conceived with their partners.
Men in Nottingham have got mixed feelings about the research though.
Forty year old David Green from Sneinton said: "It's a bit unusual. I think I'm more traditional with my partner and follow traditional methods."
Thirty-six year old John Harris from Arnold said: "I don't know the percentage of men who'd be willing to take it up. But it's a good idea and I would."
Richard Bowler, from Cropwell Bishop reckons it'll take the pressure off the woman. "If I was in a relationship I'd definitely use it. It gives men a bit more responsibility, rather than just relying on the woman all the time."
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According to Chinese researchers, the jab is 99 per cent effective – meaning it will work better than the female contraceptive pill and even condoms.
Scientists in Beijing gave 1000 men the injection over a two year period, and only one in one hundred men conceived with their partners.
Men in Nottingham have got mixed feelings about the research though.
Forty year old David Green from Sneinton said: "It's a bit unusual. I think I'm more traditional with my partner and follow traditional methods."
Thirty-six year old John Harris from Arnold said: "I don't know the percentage of men who'd be willing to take it up. But it's a good idea and I would."
Richard Bowler, from Cropwell Bishop reckons it'll take the pressure off the woman. "If I was in a relationship I'd definitely use it. It gives men a bit more responsibility, rather than just relying on the woman all the time."
GET INVOLVED - HAVE YOUR SAY...
Well, here on Word on The Street we're undertaking a poll...
Men can answer here.... http://apps.facebook.com/opinionpolls/index.php?pid=1241518949
And women can answer here... http://apps.facebook.com/opinionpolls/poll_nf.php?pid=1241554084
Stay tuned to Word on the Street for a full report...
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