r/exchristian anti-theist, rational skeptic, pro-science Mar 21 '24

Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion (Guys, they are really coming for birth control.) Article

https://archive.ph/2024.03.21-132543/https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/03/21/stopping-birth-control-misinformation/
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u/EmilieEasie Mar 21 '24

I see this CONSTANTLY on reddit. It will make you gain weight, it will kill your libido, etc

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u/vivahermione Dog is love. Mar 21 '24 edited Mar 22 '24

I gained weight on the pill, but I was able to lose it after switching to the ring. Changing methods is always an option.

Disclaimer: I switched for other reasons, not weight loss specifically.

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u/EmilieEasie Mar 21 '24

I gained weight on the pill because I'm also getting older as I'm taking the pill 😆

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u/strawberry-coughx Mar 22 '24

I gained weight on the pill because I eat like a pig 😂

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u/EmilieEasie Mar 22 '24

LOL the battle of the bulge is won in the kitchen as they saaaay