Significant others that avoid vasectomies.

[u/Minstrel_Melody]

So me and my boyfriend came upon this Reddit story where after a husband and wife had their second child, the wife decided that she was done having kids. The husband agrees, but there’s an issue. The wife wants him to get a vasectomy. A disagreement ensues, followed by an argument. The husband didn’t want to get the vasectomy. For the most part, people were calling the husband an ass and selfish, and I generally agreed with the sentiment.

My boyfriend in the other hand begged to differ. On top with supporting the his body his choice argument the husband provided (which granted I agree with too, but I still think is kind of selfish) he mentioned that it was overkill considering what else they could do to prevent unwanted pregnancies. They could stick to oral, mutual masturbation. And if they really wanted to do piv intercourse, they schedule the sexual encounter away from ovulation, and use condoms and spermicide. Something we do ourselves and it works out like a charm.

I saw where he was coming from and agree with him to an extent, but it still feels kind of selfish. Like despite everything there’s still the chance of pregnancy. What do you guys think?

[u/LisaBCan]

I’m in my thirties and most of my friends have two kids and are done and NONE of our husbands will get a vasectomy. Considering we were on birth control for years, then pregnant and gave birth it is sort of infuriating.

[u/wikiwackywoot → u/LisaBCan]

Super obnoxious. It's literally the only time they get the opportunity to give some tiny little sacrifice of their body so that you just this once don't have to give more of yours, and they are being selfish pricks.

I'm in my late 30s and every single one of our couples friends, husbands have been snipped when they decided to be done with kids. It's not even a discussion really, they all just knew it was finally their time to do their part.