Christopher ChoGlueck - Male Birth Control: Why Is There Still No Pill for Men? And Would They Even Use It?
Christopher ChoGlueck (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)

March 3, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Center for Philosophy of Science, University of Pittsburgh

1117 Cathedral of Learning - 11th Floor
University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh 15260
United States

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The Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites you to join us for our Lunch Time Talk. Attend in person at 1117 Cathedral of Learning or visit our live stream on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRp47ZMXD7NXO3a9Gyh2sg.

Lunch Time Talk:   Christopher ChoGlueck

Tuesday, March 3rd @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Title:  Male Birth Control: Why Is There Still No Pill for Men? And Would They Even Use It?

Abstract:

The birth control pill radically transformed our society over half a century ago, yet side effects and health risks continue to burden women and other people who can get pregnant. The current development of new male contraceptives could usher in a new sexual order—but only if they ever make it to market. This talk focuses on three questions about values in science, reproductive ethics, and masculine identity: (1) Why is there still no pill for men? (2) Why is male contraception an ethical priority? (3) Would cisgender heterosexual men even use it? After elucidating how biases have influenced contraceptive research, I offer a positive vision of manhood decoupled from the ability to impregnate. Contrary to reactionary ideas in the “manosphere,” I defend a new way for men and other sperm producers to think about their swimmers, rooted in solidarity and shared responsibility for reproductive risks.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRp47ZMXD7NXO3a9Gyh2sg

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