Birth control Quote by Anonymous
“A birth control pill for men, that's fair. It makes more sense to take the bullets out of the gun than to wear a bulletproof vest.”
About This Quote
Male birth control should be as normalized as female methods, shifting responsibility.
In simple terms: Male birth control should be normalized.
Key Takeaway
Support equitable contraceptive options.
Themes
reproductive health
gender equity
responsibility
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
advocacy
informative
When to use this quote
- family planning
- public health
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
pill development
social acceptance
policy
healthcare
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we destigmatize male contraception?
- What policies encourage shared responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Societal resistance may hinder adoption.
![“And if the problem [with contraception] is promiscuity, then why does the immense popularity of Viagra go unchecked? Doesn't it make more sense to leave the bullets out of the gun than to try to avoid being shot? Especially when the gun is an old musket, and you have to clean it out and tamp down…” quote by Margaret Cho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b40/margaret-cho-1136_birth_and-if-the-problem-with-contraception-is_1482364.jpg)
![“[W]e declare it is a grievous sin before God to adopt restrictive measures in disobedience to God's divine command from the beginning of time to 'multiply and replenish the earth.' Surely those who project such measures to prevent life or to destroy life before or after birth will reap the…” quote by Harold B. Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0e0/harold-b-lee-7452_birth_w-e-declare-it-is-a-grievous-sin-before_93464.jpg)
