The proposed male abortion would be a legal decision, allowing unwilling fathers to relinquish parental responsibilities for their unborn child. Photo / Getty
Men's current options when it comes to contraception are either to use condoms or, for a permanent solution, undergo a vasectomy. There is also a male version of the contraceptive pill due to become available.
But politicians in Sweden have proposed another option involving a swift signature on a piece
of paper: Male abortion.
The youth wing of Sweden's Liberal Party wants expectant fathers to be able to "legally abort" their unborn child up until 18 weeks gestation - the country's cut off point for physical abortions.
Marcus Nilsen, chairman of the party's youth wing West (LUF) told the Aftonbladet newspaper, "Men should have an equal right to opt out of parenting and choose whether or not to become a parent.
"There are endless examples of men who can't even say whether they want to be involved in parenthood or how involved they want to be. It is important that men remain honest with themselves and their intentions," says Nilsen.
