According to History.com on May 9, 1960 the FDA approved the female birth control pill, granting "...greater reproductive freedom to American women." In 2011 studies for a male birth control pill were discontinued due to a high drop rate over subjects experiencing adverse side effects. What were these side effects? The same as the female versions, yet women to this day are just expected to deal with acne, depression, headaches, and decreased libido. In addition to nausea, breakthrough bleeding, blood clots and suicidal ideation. As recent as May 2020 the FDA approved a birth control gel that alters the pH of the vagina. Which not only makes it difficult for sperm to get through, but also causes urinary tract infections and an itchy burning crotch. So sexy! Why is it that in the year 2021 men are still working with only three options? One the barrier method aka a condom, which women end up supplying most of the time, two The Good ol’ Snip Snip or three The Pull and Pray; and women are out here literally fucking up their natural pH just to live their lives? Well, we don’t have the answers to these questions but we’re definitely gonna talk about it.
Special thanks to guests Jeanne Patrick and Misean Reed.
Super Special Thanks to Unique Lee for her sage wisdom.
