For the man who is not ready for a child in his life, there are several wonderful options available for family planning. These include condoms, herbal remedies, vasectomies, prolonged heating of the testicles, and, of course, the infamous withdrawal method.
Obviously, most of these are either a tad final or woefully ineffective. Except for the condom, which protects against a range of STD’s as well, men really don’t have a highly effective, reversible means for contraception. Women, of course, have “The Pill,” and scientists have long been working to develop something similar for men. Researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston reported their findings today in Cell that may very well bring us one step closer. Continue reading
Being the kind of person I am, I can’t describe the joy of setting off on a journey with absolutely everything I need. Nothing forgotten, nothing to grab along the way. Oh the peace of mind.
Ever watch Mr. Magoo? It’s pretty clear that blindness can be a hindrance to everyday living. When I was a kid, I used to see how I could manage with my eyes closed. There may be more than a few bumps from a run in with a wall or three.
I’m always excited to find a follow-up to a story I’ve written about here before. Unfortunately, I don’t think that’s happened too often. Could be because this is only my 63rd post, but I’m not one to point fingers. In any case, we have a follow-up on a subject that I’m particularly happy to report on.
