Warning: This piece contains descriptions of a medical procedure that occurred… let’s say… “south of the border.” If you’re squeamish or uninterested in reading about my anatomy, skip this one.

That said…

You can read the full essay here on Salon: https://www.salon.com/2022/05/14/panic-at-the-vasectomy-table-my-super-dramatic-reaction-to-this-routine-procedure/