The search for a male contraceptive pill has been ongoing for years, but the latest prototype may be the closest yet to a viable solution.

According to a study published in the journal Science, a new pill prototype stops sperm from swimming, effectively preventing pregnancy. The pill, which is taken just before intercourse, contains a combination of hormones that temporarily prevent sperm from swimming.

In addition, a laboratory study from The Washington Post has found promising results from a quick-acting male birth control drug. The drug, which is still in the early stages of development, is designed to work within minutes of taking it and could be a viable form of contraception.

Bloomberg reports that the male birth control pill is getting closer to reality, and it’s about time. The pill, which is still in the early stages of development, could provide men with a reliable and reversible form of contraception.

Finally, WIRED reports that a novel male birth control could be an ‘on-off switch for sperm’. The experimental drug, which is still in the early stages of development, is designed to work quickly and is seen as a potential breakthrough in male contraception.

The search for a reliable and reversible form of male contraception has been ongoing for years, and the latest developments suggest that a viable solution may be closer than ever.