Acceptability of innovative male contraceptive methods among major of age heterosexual adult men in France in 2021

Abstract

New methods of male contraception are being studied: male hormonal contraception, reversible occlusion of the vas deferens and thermal contraception. This study aimed to evaluate the acceptability of these methods among men. We carried out an opinion survey from July to November 2021, through an anonymous questionnaire distributed in France on the internet. The subjects were adult, heterosexual men. Of the 1545 connections to the questionnaire, we analyzed the 905 complete questionnaires. Seventy three percent of men say they are in favor of adopting an innovative male contraceptive method as their primary contraception: 64% in favor of reversible occlusion of the vas deferens, 22% in favor of male hormonal contraception and 13% in favor of thermal contraception. Despite its limitations, this study shows that a significant part of the male population is interested in innovative methods of contraception that concern them. This should encourage continued research in this area.