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Vasectomy Vasectomy, also known as 'the snip', is a permanent form of contraception for men and is more than 99% effective Statistics show that only about one in every 2,000 operations fail so it's very effective. Many men worry about that having a vasectomy will change their sex life, but extensive research over many years has found that a vasectomy has no effect on sex drive or the enjoyment of sex. It will also have no effect on an erection or the ability to ejaculate.   Article continues below advertisement   The only difference after a vasectomy, is that sperm, which will still be made in the testes, will be unable to reach its destination because the tube has been cut. The sperm are re-absorbed by your body with no ill effects – the same as they would be if you didn’t have sex or ejaculate for a long time.     Contraception  Diaphragms and Caps  Vasectomy  Contraception After Having A Baby  Contraception  more.... Twins and Multiples  Should Twins or Multiples Share a Bedroom?  Labour and Birth in Twins Pregnancy  What a 'Multiple' Mum Really Needs to Know  Twin Pregnancies  What Mums and Dads Really Think About Having Multiples  more.... Advice  Pregnancy  ChildBirth  Links  Baby  more.... Latest Forum Discussions a little excited but also nervous can't stand waiting aaarrrggh!!! Were on the go for number 2 Ovulation Calendar Hi I'm new . . . . . advice and tips for becoming pregnant :) Rant, moan, cry, feeling so fed up - sorry :(  When are you most fertile?