Show Notes
A vasectomy is supposed to be simple. So why does it sometimes turn into ice packs, nausea, and that unmistakable “my body is rejecting this” feeling? We get candid about what the snip can feel like in real life, including the vasovagal reaction some people get with blood, needles, and certain sensations. It’s funny, but it’s also practical: what to expect, what’s normal, and why it can still be 100% worth it even if you hated the experience. From there we chase the thread into nitrous...
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