I've done thousands of vasectomies.

And in all those years, I've noticed something: most men don't delay because they don't want one. They delay because they're convinced of things that aren't true.

The same three myths come up constantly. So let's just go through them.

Myth #1: It's going to hurt — a lot

This is the big one. And I get it. The idea of any procedure in that area sounds immediately terrible.

Here's what actually happens: you get a local anesthetic injection, and yes, that part stings for a few seconds. After that, most men feel pressure — not pain. The procedure itself takes about 15 minutes.