Birth control is not just about science—it’s about power, autonomy, and smashing the patriarchy. Christine, Ella, Kaede, and Shreyasi from the Women Empowerment Club dives into the misogyny baked into reproductive healthcare: why the burden of contraception falls almost entirely on women, why male birth control trials were stopped over minor side effects, and how religion and culture shame women for making choices about their own bodies while excusing men entirely.
From condoms to IUDs, post-contraceptives, and the ever-present debate over abstinence, we unpack the stigma, double standards, and systemic control that have shaped the conversation for too long. Why are women deemed "impure" for taking charge of their sexual health, while men are never slut-shamed? Why is bodily autonomy still a battleground in a world that claims to be progressive?
This episode is an unapologetic call to action—because reproductive rights are human rights, and it’s time to reclaim control.