80% of American women will try birth control at some point in their lives. But what does the pill do over time? Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein are here to demystify the murky, confusing world of birth control and their new film The Business of Birth Control.
We discuss the side effects of taking these medications and the information we should all have before de ... Show More
Feb 2023
Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein x The Biz of Birth Control
Let’s talk about the business of birth control. You may follow Ricki Lake (yes, THAT Ricki Lake), and know that she is now making documentaries about issues particularly faced by women. Well this week I had her and her producing partner, and director, Abby Epstein on the show. A ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2020
Ep 60 Giving birth to "The Pill"
<p>Well, TPWKY listeners, it has been a heck of a year, and it’s not even over yet! But one thing has come to an end: our third season. Given the profound implications these next couple of months will have on the future of health and security in the United States, for our season ... Show More
1h 33m
Jan 2021
EP214 - Birth Control: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly with Dr. Sarah E. Hill
<div> <p><span>Welcome to episode 214 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome </span><span>Dr.</span><span> Sarah E. Hill to the podcast. In this episode, Dr Hill speaks with me about the issues around birth control and sex, how birth control affects sexuality ... Show More
29m 39s
Jul 2023
How the Birth Control Pill Got Over the Counter
<p>Last week, for the first time in U.S. history, federal regulators approved the sale of a birth control pill without a prescription.</p><p>Pam Belluck, a health and science correspondent for The Times, explains why, after decades of brutal battles over contraception, this decis ... Show More
29m 28s