Birth control is one of the worst inventions of the modern era.
encourages crazy levels of promiscuity that contribute to high std rates
destroys the endocrine systems of women and men
contaminates our water cycle
Change my mind.
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The third point is particularly egregious. Arguing that contraceptives "pollute our water system" when antibiotics are a VASTLY bigger issue is just dishonest
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As for the claim that birth control causes STIs, this graph of syphilis provides some evidence to the contrary In general, contraceptive use is not associated with higher rates of STIs (i.e. https://journals.lww.com/stdjournal/Fulltext/2004/09000/Relationship_of_Hormonal_Contraception_and.9.aspx …)pic.twitter.com/399oaWWJqo
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The water contamination point often refers to estrogen- but it is wrong! Likely source is not humans but animal manure - ie run-off from feedlots.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101208125813.htm …
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