Brave men are being sought to undergo “the snip” in front of a live audience.
Organizers are hoping to conduct several public vasectomies in Adelaide later this year.
During the procedure, the involved surgeon and academics will answer questions from the audience.
According to Lisa Bailey from the Royal Institution of Australia, the organization aims to foster broader and more open discussions regarding male contraception and population control.
“Live vasectomies will actually be performed on stage in conjunction with explorations of how vasectomy fits into cultural practices in Australia and globally,” Ms. Bailey stated.
“While we are not claiming this is a solution to global population issues, it’s certainly a valuable way to spark conversations about how we view population management and birth rates,” she added.
Patricia Montanaro from the Australian Medical Association emphasized the necessity for safety measures to protect both the audience and the men consenting to the procedure.
“These safeguards are crucial for the patient to ensure they fully comprehend the procedure and the potential psychological consequences of being in front of a live audience, and also for the viewing public,” Ms. Montanaro explained.
“They should receive full disclosure to prepare them for what they might witness,” she stated.
