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

Men may soon have more than condoms and vasectomies in their arsenal when it comes to avoiding an unexpected bundle of joy.A new generation of male birth control is on the horizon, with researchers working on everything from pills and gels to longer-lasting contraceptives.And apparently, plenty of guys are eager to give them a shot.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.One company looking to capitalize on that interest is NEXT Life Sciences, which 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.“We have 50,000 men who’ve signed up just from word of mouth,” L.R.Fox, founder and chairman of NEXT Life Sciences, told The Post.

“We’re not actively advertising.People are signing up and saying, ‘as soon as it’s available, please.’”Here’s everything you need to know about the two novel birth control methods — including one that may make orgasms even more pleasurable.

PausePill is a non-hormonal, oral contraceptive that aims to provide about 24 hours of birth control.NEXT envisions two ways to take it: a man could pop a pill when he wants protection, or take one every day for continuous coverage.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.In theory, the rest of the experience is supposed to stay intact.

Men would still be able to get an erection, have an orgasm and experience sexual pleasure, even though sperm isn’t released.“In fact, anecdotally, we’ve heard men say that they actually have increased pleasure,” Fox said.It’s still early days, but in a US Phase 2 trial, PausePill prevented sperm release in 100% of participants wh...