🩺 Tristan Thompson just sparked a conversation about men's reproductive health that Black men actually need to hear. The former NBA star revealed he recently got a vasectomy — and the internet had opinions. But underneath the celebrity headlines is real medical information that too many men in our community never get. What you need to know: → A vasectomy takes just 15 minutes as an outpatient procedure — and is performed on more than 500,000 men in the U.S. every year → It has zero effect on testosterone, sex drive, or sexual performance — one of the biggest and most damaging misconceptions out there → It does NOT provide instant birth control — alternative contraception is required for 8–16 weeks until a follow-up confirms zero sperm count → It does NOT protect against STIs — condoms are still necessary Dr. Arthur Burnett II told Blavity Health: "High-profile discussions about vasectomy can help normalize conversations around men's reproductive health and shared responsibility in ...