In every discussion and lecture related to contraceptives, there is always the topic on how to use a condom in a manner that will not only maximize both partner' pleasure but also provide effective birth control and protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
After their introduction in the 1960s, it was noticed that women on OCPs were developing blood clots in their legs and having heart attacks and strokes at higher rates.
The first oral contraceptives on the market contained much higher doses of hormones than those prescribed today and weight gain and fluid retention are two associated 'side effects' that seem to have lingered on.
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