With us the experience is easy and recovery is very quick (often minimal to no work time missed)
Oral birth control has a 7-9% failure rate (per CDC.gov)
Overall, most couples report improved sexual experience after a vasectomy. Worry of pregnancy will no longer enter the mind during intercourse. This can lead to a more relaxed and positive sexual experience.
For couples, if the use of contraceptive was only for pregnancy, then you may be able to forgo contraceptives (ex: birth control hormones and condoms). This also can eliminate that “interruption” during the moment of excitement just to find a condom (always be sure to continue practicing safe sex).
A vasectomy does not have a potential for user error similar to condoms or birth control.
Women on contraceptive pills or shots often report a decrease in sex drive. With their partner having a confirmed successful vasectomy, they may be able to discontinue their contraceptives, thus increasing the female partners sex drive.
In the long term a vasectomy can save couples both time and money. Women on birth control spend many hours every year at doctors’ appointments, taking pills, renewing and obtaining prescriptions or IUDs. In addition, the average cost of a condom is over $2 per use. Lastly, the biggest savings of all…. NO MORE CHILDREN