A related article, Male Circumcision and HIV Risk , reports that studies have reached different conclusions about whether circumcision affects the risk of HIV infection. Male Participation in Reproductive Health Men are more interested in reproductive health than most people think. A chart provides details about 15 countries where surveys were performed. Men Influence Contraceptive Use Men play important roles in supporting a couple's reproductive health needs. Male participation often influences the use of contraception, and even satisfaction with the method chosen.
Men also play a crucial role in reducing the risk of infection from sexually transmitted diseases.
Experimental Male Methods Inhibit Sperm A number of intriguing research projects are seeking new modern methods for men. A chart summarizes the research projects. Condom Use Increases Condom marketing campaigns, designed to reduce the spread of AIDS, have increased condom use dramatically in some developing countries. This social marketing has made condoms readily accessible and affordable in many places. A related article, Behavior Affects Consistent Use , discusses how consistent condom use can be achieved by changing behavior patterns.