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The former.

The logic certain politicians in the US use is that the only acceptable form of birth control the government can support is abstinence. This is often tied to Judeo-christian beliefs, and often used to gain favor with the conservative base.

If the consequences of sex (i.e. pregnancy) are mitigated, it will encourage teenagers to have sex.

Typically there is some form of slut shaming that happens during the debate on birth control.



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