The free love of the 1960s was a crucial step in the world becoming more sex positive, but would any of it have happened without the invention of The Pill?
This week, we're chatting all things birth control - how it came about, the reaction (hello again Pope Paul!), and allll the weird old timey forms of birth controls that once existed. Plus, we discuss th ... Show More
Feb 2025
What is Artificial Intelligence? | Introducing SystemShift
Do you love We Didn't Start The Fire? Then you'll love this new podcast. Perfect for question-askers and curious minds, welcome to SystemShift! Have a listen, and if you love it, hit one of the links below to see and hear more. Enjoy! https://podfollow.com/1683278976 https://www. ... Show More
8m 13s
Jul 2021
5: Let's Talk About The Dark History Of Birth Control. Buckle In.
Birth Control is in medicine cabinets all over the world, used by millions of women. But few know its scandalous history involves mass sterilizations of Puerto Rican women, an American business tycoon, and an activist who dabbled in eugenics. What’s eugenics? You’ll find out. And ... Show More
42m 33s
Mar 2021
'Old Drugs’ - Contraception
Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the world of love, sex and intimacy - and the people that make money from it. This week, Jacob looks at contraception in the UK - he hears from sexual health doctors, researchers and scientists as well as the founder of The Low Down (‘Trip Advisor f ... Show More
31m 11s
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