You Don't Need the Pill - Lies on Birth Control

Birth control is big business and they will do anything to make a profit, even if it means putting people's lives at risk. I looked into the historical and political aspects of the pill as well as the most dangerous ones. In the episode, I reveal the lies told to women about birth control and how it should all fall on us.  Key Takeaways:   [2:01] My period and experience with birth control  [9:57] How the short term pill was involved in politics  [11:38] Margaret Sanger was considered a hero - until she was not  [12:30] Blood clots on the pill, deaths, and men don't want to be involved  [16:20] The benefits of tracking your period  [17:57] The pill can mask the true symptoms  [22:49] The NuvaRing, the Yaz, IUDs, and fighting with Congress  [25:54] Racism in medicine and the forcing of birth control [28:36] Pregnancy is safer than the pill   [29:30] Doctors don't communicate and the need for more education  [34:18] The pill is not medically necessary in any case and AIDS is worse than a baby  [35:20] The responsibility can't just continue to fall to women  Resources:    The Business of Birth Control Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation