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Most contraceptive options, including hormonal pills, IUDs, implants and shots are designed for women.

But imagine this: A man rubs a hormonal gel on his shoulders once daily, and after a few months his sperm count is zero, giving him and his partner peace of mind that they won’t conceive. That’s been the reality for one couple taking part in a clinical trial for at �ٺ���Ƶ Health — and around the world.

In the latest episode of called “Hormonal Birth Control — It’s a Guy Thing,” you’ll hear from a Sacramento couple participating in the trial about how using the gel has changed their lives. Join host Amy Quinton and co-host Marianne Russ Sharp as they talk to the couple and the physician running the trial.

In this episode:

• , professor of obstetrics and gynecology, and a family planning specialist at �ٺ���Ƶ Health
• Matthew �հ��𱹾�ñ��&�Բ�����;and Emily Fletcher, couple taking part in the clinical trial
• Edward Elizarraras, clinical research coordinator at �ٺ���Ƶ Health

The -winning podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, on your smart speaker or wherever you get your podcasts. Original music for Unfold comes from �ٺ���Ƶ alumnus Damien Verrett and Curtis Jerome Haynes. Follow us on X, formerly Twitter, at @Unfoldpodcast.