These are some popular contraceptive options today.
This does not include: the female condom, the sponge, cervical cap, spermicide, and emergency contraceptive.
I find it amazing contraception promotes freedom while in most cases, except condoms and withdrawal, places the burden of contraception completely on women. We’ve been under this burden for centuries
Through history we see Egyptian women using leaves, honey, and crocodile dung. Aristotle wrote that oil and frankincense was commonly used. Even Casanova encouraged his mistresses to use empty lemon rinds.
Throughout our lives we take drugs, shots, and put devices in us, all for the sake of an unwanted pregnancy! Please mess with are hormones more drug companies. But don’t even think about screwing with a man’s testosterone, far too dangerous.
Telegraph did a picture article about what men really think about contraception. It was enlightening to see men taking notice of this inequality in the bedroom. Rebecca Reid, an author for Telegraph, expanded on this topic by writing, Men don’t think they ‘have a right’ to talk about birth control.
Rebecca Reid discovered two revelations from her research.
“The first was how uniform the uncertainties of hormonal contraceptives are. Every woman I asked about her difficulties with the Pill had a similar experience. Yet too many of us continue to ingest doses of synthetic hormones, irrespective – or perhaps ignorant (myself included) of the consequences.”
The second is
“Men are loath to discuss contraceptive issues. In my quest to secure a male testimony about contraception, I was met with straight ‘No’s’, and several blokes backing out of interviews after getting cold feet.”
Hormonal birth control can be liberating; yet, I believe it takes a toll on relationships. There is an imbalance. One person injects hormones while the other is squeamish about the topic. Both articles above show this inequality.
Personally, I never want to take hormones. I don’t want to be scared of complications or whether a blood clot is just over the horizon. For all those out there who agree with me check this out Natural Family Planning, Fertility Awareness Method, and the Lady-Comp.
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I’m with you, no hormones for me either!
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That’s great!
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I can’t believe that the second most common method of contraception is female sterilisation! That’s just so permanent. Are these US statistics? I think which ever method works for each individual women is fine. It not necessary fair that the responsibility is just on the female, however at the same time it may give females the confidence that they are the one taking responsibility for the contraception., so its gonna be done right. Very important if you were the one that will be effectively carrying and having any baby that would be produced.
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Here’s the link to the graph. http://www.prb.org/Publications/Articles/2012/us-contraceptives.aspx It is from the US. I agree, contraception can be complicated. I believe every woman should understand her body and what she puts in it. Additionally, my opinion is based on the couple being married, therefore I believe it should be a shared responsibility.
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Thanks for the link. I was just really surprised the women would choose such as permanent option, but then if they know they don’t want children then that’s their choice. Being married myself I know that my hubby and I discussed what would be best for us and I would imagine most couples in a relationship would or should be the same. Then again I could be wrong because you never know what goes on in other peoples relationships.
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You know, me too. It is surprising more and more women are pursuing female sterilization. I have heard of women who change their minds. Apparently, in some cases it is reversible. And that’s true too. I would hope all couples, at least somewhat frequently, discuss fertility and children. Then again, isn’t lack of communication one of the number one causes of divorce?
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The term “contraceptive” morphed over the past few decades to indicate (and include) all methods, devices, and regimens that prevent pregnancy. But, there is a significant difference between preventing conception and preventing implantation in the womb. Both will prevent pregnancy, yes, but preventing implantation (as the IUD does) is really a form of abortion. Those devices, regimens, etc. that prevent implantation are more accurately described as abortifacients.
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Hi Larry! I agree, they are abortifacients. The Pill and emergency contraception, such as Plan B, also inhibit implantation. They mess with the lining of the womb. Thinking about this makes me disheartened. From a biblical standpoint, I’m not trying to be crude, but honestly how many humans have been flushed down the toilet?
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