“The Washington Post” Tried to SILENCE Me

How DARE women NOT take birth control! So dystopian...

She got the attention of the Washington Post? That made a piece biased against her? Now, that’s a TRUE achievement.

Everybody trying to silence everybody that doesn't agree with them or what they want it's exhausting and disgusting. Nowadays it's gotten really bad.

Hi, I’m currently a high school student and have been watching your videos for a while, J am in an AP class where i have to do multiple research reports and proposals to submit them to College board for credit scoring over the year. Earlier this year i was inspired by your video on the Maui Wildfires and used ut as a jumping off point for my first multimedia presentation and individual research report. Following your video on Birth control regarding to the Washington Post article I’ve decided to revolve my next project on this topic, how Birth control is pushed on women by large pharmaceutical companies despite the negative health affects (that they conveniently also cover up). Your video, and this article will become not just my jumping off point, but a reference for a lot of my research and claims. I just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration you’ve brought to me

You know you're winning when "they" try and silence you.

The fact that a mainstream news source like the Washington Post went after Brett Cooper shows how much she has grown since the Comments Section started over two years ago.

When I was going on birth control I had trouble getting past the book of warnings of how it would kill me. I could not take it. Do not listen to others. Be independent.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE sue them! They can't keep affording all these defamation suits.

They're effective but not safe. When I quit birth control: -migraines stopped -acne cleared up -hair grew fuller/healthier -mood swings gone -depression gone -eating habits improved Birth control is dangerous

“When you cut out a man’s tongue you’re not proving him wrong, you’re proving the world that you’re afraid of what he might say” - Tyrion Lannister

This topic is one that needed to come to light for a long ass time! We are constantly being told to “fix” things that aren’t broken, but are actually normal phases of life, and if there is disease present, shoving one size fits all drugs in our systems is NOT the answer! We as women need to do our own research and stop letting big pharma dictate our health!

You are on FIRE, Brett. Obviously this is a subject that I don't have first hand knowledge, but you certainly need to be taken seriously. And SHAME on the Washington Post.

I'm a second year medical student and it's interesting how in medical school we are taught about all the harms of birth control (blood clots, breast cancer, etc) and all the contraindications, yet doctors suddenly "forget" everything we spent years learning. It's sad to see the policitization of women's health and fertility. I gained 100+ pounds on birth control while I was exercising 3+ hours a day and starving myself on a 1000 calorie diet for years. The amount of gaslighting I experienced was insane. People are told to go on birth control to control their acne, but progesterone is actually worse for acne (speak to dermatologists about this not your OB/GYN). There's been a increase in infertility, PCOS, and breast cancer especially in younger women and people are refusing to make the connections. Thank you for speaking the truth!

My wife got off BC and the change has been beyond words. She’s 5’9, and without changing Anything else, she went from 185 to 135. I keep telling her “who’s this supermodel walking around our house?!” Her mood leveled out, she’s alot more stable now. Her depression and anxiety has gone down Substantially. She’s happier. She smiles alot more. She laughs alot more. Migraines have gone from weekly to once every 3-4 months. Her skin is better. Her hair looks better. *Her monthly cycle is shorter*. I’m sure there’s other things I’m forgetting. The change is just unbelievable, on so many fronts. The only caveat: her monthly cramps are a little bit more intense, just a little, but they’re gone sooner, and she spends less of the month mired in lady discomfort. She says the trade is “One. Hundred. Percent. Worth It. I feel like I have my brain, my body, and my life back.”

I got a blood clot from birth control at 19, no previous history, no family history, no warning. They said that the side effect of blood clots shouldn't apply to me, but it did. Now I have a higher risk of developing another one for the rest of my life and if it happens again I have to stay on blood thinners. Not to mention I only went on it because my period got so bad I was throwing up for 6 hours straight with debilitating cramps and no relief. No OBGYN recc, just birth control for cramps that were interfering with everyday life. I haven't thought much of it, but hearing so many other women go through the same thing, being played for putting out trust in doctors, it's infuriating. I pray for any women or there to please be careful when it comes to birth control and try to limit doing anything unnatural to your body. Of course, there are exceptions, but that's not the majority.

My wife was on birth control and had many of the side effects. Neither her nor I wanted her to continue taking it, so I got snipped. It is amazing how much has changed for the better since she stopped.

As a teenager I would never want to go on birth control. Lots of girls in my school are on it and their hormones are already so messed up. Is it really worth risking your health? I rather just keep my legs closed 😂

MALE RN here. Insider anectdotal observations here. Ive seen many many times in my 10+ years working hospitals... Birth control tossed willy nilly at young women bc of irregular menstrual cycles.. i.e. heavy bleeding, irregular timing, etc.. Low and behold.. BOOOOOM! 27 or 30 year old with ovarian cancer that may have progressed too far to salvage a life..

I hope this video goes viral because it’s absolutely infuriating the level of disrespect and gaslighting that comes from big pharm, well done Brett for being such a powerful advocate for issues like this

I’m glad you mentioned what happened when men tried the same birth control. That’s my favorite thing to share with people - especially since we know throughout history, medicine and medical research has been focused on men’s bodies and how men respond to both illness and treatment.