# Is male birth control finally here?

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Podcast: [Unexplainable](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unexplainable-1382958)
Published: 2026-04-01T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.vox.com/unexplainable
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## Resource

Typically, the burden of birth control falls on whoever has a uterus, but it seems like that might change — and soon! Guest: Annalisa Merelli, contributing writer at STAT. For more, go to ⁠⁠http://vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠ It’s a great place to sign up for our newsletter, view show transcripts, and read more about the topics on our show. Also, email us! unexplainable@vox.com We read every email. Support Unexplainable by making a financial contribution to Vox! ⁠⁠bit.ly/givepodcasts⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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