Summary
The article discusses how social media influences perceptions of hormonal contraception, causing doubts and misinformation among users. Sex educator Milly Evans and others express concerns over misleading online content that questions contraceptive safety and legitimacy.
Key Facts
- Milly Evans is a sex educator who began doubting her contraceptive choices due to online content.
- Her social media was filled with negative messages about hormonal contraception.
- Many posts come from right-wing, religious sources, mainly from the U.S.
- Lauren Haslam, who uses the pill for medical reasons, felt her choice was questioned by similar online content.
- The negative content about contraception often contains misinformation.
- Critics worry about the spread of false claims, such as the idea that the pill can shrink the clitoris.
- The NHS acknowledges some side effects of hormonal contraception but says they usually improve over time and risks are low.
- Such online conversations are also happening offline, with more people expressing doubts at healthcare clinics.
