Happy Birthday to THE PILL!

http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/05/06/pogrebin.pill.roundup/index.html

It seems like it's been a long time since the birth control pill rose to popularity. However, it's only been 50 years! In that short amount of time, the pill has come a LONG way. It has allowed women to make decisions about their body in a safe and easy manner. It also allowed women to be more free in terms of their own bodies and not be controlled by society.

Another thing said in the article is that women did not have to be scared of having sex or threatened with the possibility of a pregnancy. Going along with that, there has also been a change in the sexuality of women. They seem more comfortable with themselves and their bodies.

Marriage has also been been delayed in the lives of many because women are not becoming pregnant early on in their lives. Due to this, women are also moving on in life to start a career and are not depending on men as much as they used to.

I believe that the pill has made a BIG difference in the lives of not only women, but men as well. Not as much pressure is placed on either gender because there is a much lower risk of pregnancy happening. I think it's also a great thing that it has boosted the self-esteem and comfort of women regarding their bodies.

The birth control pill has come a long way, and hopefully it will continue to progress as time goes on.