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The latest in birth control for men: Remote-controlled sperm plug

For all the men out there who just aren't ready to go under the knife, this plug is for you. Researchers in Australian researchers are designing a radio-controlled implant to keep the little guys from reproducing.

Rather than the likely permanent effects of a vasectomy, the radio-controlled implant can be turned on and off with a remote control.

"It will be like turning a TV on and off with a remote control," said team founder Derek Abbott, "except that the remote will probably be locked away in your local doctor's office to safeguard against accidental pregnancy or potential misuse of the device."

Although this method sounds like a go, a remote-controlled sperm plug is several years away from being put to use in the bedroom.

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