Novel Contraceptive Options for Men: Innovating to Expand Reproductive Autonomy for All

With 257 million women worldwide still facing unmet contraceptive needs, and men limited to just two options (condoms and vasectomy), it’s time for change. Every year, over 120 million unintended pregnancies show that current choices are not enough. Yet research and innovation in new contraceptive methods remain chronically underfunded. Our new paper explores the urgent need for EU and Member State leadership in contraceptive innovation, in partnership with the private sector, to drive health impact, scientific breakthroughs, and long-term returns. Discover the promising male methods already advancing, from thermal devices and hormonal gels to on-demand pills, and what’s holding progress back.