Comment: The author argues that current susceptibility to misinformation about birth control has historical roots in medical paternalism that has not served the interest of informed medical decision making. Translation: Medical professionals need to be more proactive in warning about common side effects.
February 13, 2026 – Vox- Hannah Seo – Link
Excerpt: “But understanding the current cultural moment requires more than just agreeing that birth control is good and that those who decry it are wrong. Rather, it’s worth interrogating where people’s dissatisfactions come from, and tracing how legitimate experiences with and worries about hormonal contraceptives can lead people toward alternate (and often scientifically dubious) sources of education about their bodies.”
Citizens Resisting Tyranny 