Reality - so there

Short stream-of-conscious entry provoked by the bad journalistic and absent research ability / skills of Nick Merrgerinson; 'Mr I don't know, mmmm, not sure about that, errrr I don't think I can let you say that' (LBC DJ, spelling of name might be inaccurate).


The oral contraceptive pill (it's many varieties), can:
- stop PMT/PMS
- illiminate/reduce water retention
- stop/reduce headaches, period-related
- lessen blood loss
- illiminate/reduce muscle contractions/spasms/cramp/various aches and pains
- conveniently delays your period
- treats skin problems, such as lessening/illiminating acne
- reduce period-related depression, or depressive behaviour/feelings
- inturn, reduce period-related anxiety, and build-up of emotion which can hurt those around you.
If you take the right one for you.

Plus, you do not have to be over the age of consent to be prescribed this (yes, Merrgie) because some young teens start their period too early, or have other conditions, you do not have to take it exclusively for sex (you need to use a barrier contraceptive for STI protection in any case), but it is good for this.
Society cannot take away benefits to the 'under age' just for the few that will use the pill for under age sex, that would not be fair.

Women take the oral contraceptive pill ('The Pill'), Women take Lavonelle ('The Morning After Pill') it is women's right and choice to do so, and doctors' liberty to prescribe the former. Women will take it always - put that in your no-brainer pipe and smoke it, Merrgie.

The truth just has to be told - that The Pill is a good thing, in most cases [I know, I need trusted sources to back up claims]. It can relieve period-related symptoms. Apologies for those of you who do not get on using the pill, I am sure you make informed decisions about your sexual/other health, so that's cool with me if you disagree. Some sections of society attach moral/ethical arguments to the pill, but this entry is not about that, it's about a DJ being annoying!

Stop making 'issue' over the pill, stop pretending it's contraversial, and stop believing these stupid newpaper articles (Daily Mail et al) who 'doubt' the 60s' generation who rightly first applauded it's freedom and benefits. The pill has come so far, and like all medicines is continually in review (such as tests which assures its' quality), improvement, and make-up.

Speak openly, give knowledge, expand your own.

So there.