Would men from Manchester take the male contraceptive pill?
In recent years there have been some clinical breakthroughs for the formation of a male contraceptive pill. Earlier this year it was reported that a male contraceptive is closer than ever thanks to the development of a 'game changer' drug by scientists.
There have been positive steps in the creation of other forms of male contraception too such as an injection or gel with reports of acne, fatigue and headaches as side effects. With a male contraceptive potentially on the horizon we took to the streets of Manchester city centre to see just how well received it would be amongst men.
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Louis, a 23-year-old student said he would based of his own life experience: "Yeah, especially at this age. My parents, they had me at this age, at 20,21,22. They had no clue what they were doing, they didn't have the establishment for me and my older sister.
"It was like a blessing and a curse at the same time because I had to grow up faster and understood how the world worked faster, but my innocence was gone. My parents didn't know how to look after each other or their children.
We got thrown around a lot between the pair of them and obviously they split up now. My friends whose parents had them in the thirties are they're together still, so, what does that say? I probably would take the contraceptive pill."
Musician, Sambam said no taking the pill, citing his lifestyle as a reason, he told the MEN: "Not a chance. I'm not a pill guy anyway, I don't really take pills, even if I've got a slight headache. Condoms, you have to stay strapped, unless you guys have an agreement.
"There's so many ways you can go about things and I don't really think putting chemicals and pills