The Arguments. Men are 50 times more fertile than women
Sperm live for up to 5 days
Women's fertility is unpredictable
Ovulation is involuntary, ejaculation is not
Birth control for women is hard to access and hard to use
Birth control for men is easy to access and easy to use
Society clings to the idea that men hate condoms
Vasectomies are less risky than tubal ligations
We expect women to do the work of pregnancy prevention
We don't mind if women suffer, as long as it makes things easier for men
Society teaches that the man's pleasure is the purpose and priority of sex
Women can be impregnated without experiencing pleasure
Men cause all unwanted pregnancies
We expect women to be responsible for their own bodies AND for men's bodies
We need to shift our focus to men
Holding men accountable for their actions does not make women victims
The uneven power dynamic between men and women is real and can turn violent quickly
A woman can't walk out on a pregnancy
We're not honest about pregnancy and childbirth
The realities and burdens of parenting are unfathomable
Pregnancy should not be a punishment
Adoption is not an alternative to abortion
There are zero consequences for men who ejaculate irresponsibly
Sperm are dangerous
Men have more control of their bodies and sexual urges than we like to admit
Men can easily prevent abortions but choose not to
We know what works
This is how to take action.