The Pill raises your risk of breast cancer. Ditto heart disease. And bloodclots. The Pill is a tool of the patriarchy. Oh, and it makes you frigid, which makes you wonder why you're taking it in the first place.

Unless, of course, it's a wonder drug that protects against ovarian cancer. And reduces your risk of heart disease. The Pill is what made modern feminism possible. Oh, and it boosts your sex drive because you no longer have to worry about getting pregnant. 

*sigh*

It's just hard to know what to believe anymore. The results of any given study always seem to confirm what the white coats were looking for in the first place. Which is why it's so refreshing to read Amanda Schaffer's piece in Slate. 

It's amazing how much baggage one little drug can carry, especially since it has no arms.

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