The 1960s brought about the feminist movement, also known as Women’s Liberation, which effected many changes in the Western culture such as the increased awareness and activism related to women’s suffrage, domestic violence, sexual harassment, equal employment opportunities, and reproductive rights.
During those times, a new birth control method promised to revolutionize a woman’s sex life. While most women felt a new sense of control over their bodies, their careers, and future — a great number of men also welcomed the idea of the Pill as it fostered a new attitude of sexual openness.
In spite of opposition from the religious sector, there are now a lot more options for both men and women when it comes to family planning. Today, more than 40 different configurations of the pill are already available, as well as other birth control methods to effectively prevent pregnancy. Women are presented with choices as to when and how they want to get pregnant, including other aspects of the reproductive cycle, menstrual pain, bleeding patterns, and even premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Over the years, advances in contraception and birth control...