Not as easy as the current trend of "just get a vasectomy, it's easy and reversible" suggests. The problem with a vasectomy is that there is a low, but non-zero

Not as easy as the current trend of "just get a vasectomy, it's easy and reversible" suggests. The problem with a vasectomy is that there is a low, but non-zero chance that you get long-lasting pain from it. After all, they cut through a bunch of nerves and muscles. These aren't just some dumb useless tubes. So, given you're in a stable relationship, you essential trade X years of care-free sex (until menopause) for a slight risk that it fucks you up pretty badly. In other words: the potential upside is limited, the potential downside is quite severe. Regarding reversibility: Not as easy. It's a sophisticated operation which requires a specialist and takes 2-3 hours. If your body produces more sperm than it can absorb, they might rupture tiny tubes in your epididymis, which makes it almost impossible to reverse. The risk is higher the longer ago the vasectomy was.