Human Sexuality: Introduction to Contraception

Surgical Birth Control

The vasectomy is a male surgical method where the ends of the male's vas deferens are sealed closed so that sperm cannot travel to the seminal fluid. This is a permanent method of birth control.

A tubal ligation is a female surgical method where the fallopian tubes are tied, thus preventing the ovum from traveling down the tube. This is a permanent method of birth control.