I'm afaid I disagree about there being safe / easy barrier methods for both sexes.

Coils don't always stay in place ( you DON'T want to know the details), the diaphragm has limitations of use, & the failure rate for diaphragms and condoms is worrying.

A 28 year old male friend and his wife have 4 children, 2 from his wife's previous marriage. He is considering, understandably, a vasectomy; but at 28, how can he know how his life will go ? & sadly most people who know him think the marriage will fail.

The method a couple/ person chooses has to reflect a whole range of factors. No method of contraception is perfect or risk free.
... and one major factor is how seriously do you NOT want children.


Good luck Raptor

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