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I was watching a video and it talked about how IUDs are the most popular form of birth control among Black and Latina women, while yt women most often use the pill. Knowing this statistic makes me absolutely furious because it explains why there has been no medical progress in...
Making IUD insertions less excruciatingly painful and less barbaric of a process. It also explains why most women who get IUDs are not given painkillers or numbing cream before the procedure— just one of MANY instances of medical racism within the field of gynecology
For those asking for the link— it’s part of Elexus Jionde’s web series on sex history! She’s a brilliant historian who makes extremely informative video essays! Her video content is available thru her patron for $1/mo— plz look into her work and support Black content creators! 
Also! I’d like to add, this is not meant to discourage anyone from getting an IUD. I have a copper one and although insertion was painful, of all the forms of birth control I could take, it has allowed me to have the least amount of side effects. This post is just to draw...
attention to the fact that the history of birth control is intertwined with a history of medical racism. There HAS to be more work done so that women of color can chose birth control that is not only effective, but also doesn’t involve excruciating painful procedures.
