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TikTok and Instagram are full of misleading information about birth control — and wellness influencers are helping drive these narratives

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par Stephanie Alice Baker, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, City, University of London

There’s been an increase in content posted on TikTok and Instagram recently discussing the alleged dangers of birth control. Content creators have shared concerns about the pill’s side-effects ranging from weight gain to low libido and fluctuating moods. Other claims are misleading because they exaggerate the risks associated with contraception, cancer and infertility.

Many of these posts…

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