Why young women are falling out of love with the pill
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The Times
3.9 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 26 February 2024
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
When the contraceptive pill was introduced in the 1960s, many considered it to be one of the most significant inventions of the 20th Century. Sixty years on, a generation of young women are questioning the pill - but why? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.
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