There are many alternatives to permanent female sterilisation, including: permanent male sterilisation — vasectomy long-acting reversible contraception such as a coil, intrauterine device (IUD) or contraceptive implants in the skin of the arm short-acting reversible types of contraception, such as birth control pills, patches or vaginal rings, condoms, the diaphragm, a cervical cap or regular contraceptive injections The only safe, non-permanent method of male contraception is to use a condom, but the risk of failure is higher.