Famara Fatty: Throwing Sperm does not mean throwing a Human Being
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| Mr Famara Fatty |
He made this remark during an interview in response to the misconception that using a condom to dispose of sperm means you are discarding babies.
This interview took place recently at a hotel in Kotu during the review of Gambia’s Family Planning 2030 commitment paper.
Mr. Fatty explained, “From a scientific point of view, until sperm meets an ovum (egg), there is no union between the two to form a human being. Therefore, you have not discarded a child. Disposing of sperm does not mean you are throwing away a human being.
He said those who make such claims are drawing from certain schools of thought. He said even in religion, there is a concept known as withdrawal. He said this means that during intercourse, a man can withdraw before climax and release sperm externally.
He said no one argues that releasing sperm in this way equates to discarding potential babies, as this practice is accepted within religious teachings.
He said the use of condoms has modernised this concept; instead of spilling sperm on the bed or floor during intimate moments, why not collect it in a container for safe disposal later?
Reporter: What is your perspective on the misconception that family planning encourages young people to engage in immoral behaviour?
Mr. Fatty: “We should be grateful for family planning in our lives today, as it helps prevent potential disasters. Family planning does not promote promiscuity; its purpose is not to encourage irresponsible behaviour among young people.”
He mentioned that an example is the mobile phones we use today. He said the creators of mobile phones did not design them for many of the uses we see now; they originally made them to facilitate communication.
“I don’t believe we can blame the makers of mobile phones for the negative behaviours that people engage in with them,” he said.
Similarly, He said, contraceptives are often linked to the issue of promiscuity. He said they are intended for married couples who have united properly, and these couples are advised to use them responsibly. He said when it comes to promiscuity, that’s where the concept of primary family planning comes in, which is also associated with the religious practice of total abstinence.
He said Religion advises young adults to consider getting married as a way to avoid engaging in inappropriate behaviours at the wrong time. He said if one cannot abstain, religion often suggests fasting, as by the time the fast is over, one may feel too tired and ready for bed.
He said Promiscuity and the bad things that people are doing with Family Planning are not the reason Family Planning exists. He said as parents, caregivers and gatekeepers, we need to talk to our children that certain relationships are not good for them.
Author: Halimatou Ceesay
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