Doctors' Notes: Male Contraception

Chris and Xand van Tulleken take a deeper dive into male contraception with Professor Richard Anderson.

They explore why, despite decades of research, new male contraceptive options are still limited. From funding gaps to shifting attitudes, they unpack the social and scientific barriers that have shaped progress so far.

They also look at how people feel about the idea of male contraception, whether those attitudes are changing, and what it could mean for relationships if new options become available.

Along the way, they tackle common misconceptions and consider what the future of shared contraceptive responsibility might look like.

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Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken

Guest: Professor Richard Anderson

Producer: Maia Miller-Lewis

Executive Producer: Rami Tzabar

Editor: Jo Rowntree

Researcher: Grace Revill

Tech Lead: Reuben Huxtable

Visual Producer: Leon Gower

Digital Lead: Richard Berry

Composer: Phoebe McFarlane

Sound Design: Melvin Rickarby

At the BBC:

Assistant Commissioner: Greg Smith

Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4.