In true-to-the-times fashion, alarmism over women’s health and reproduction has led to social media censorship. Following a Washington Post article and pressure campaign, TikTok has removed videos speaking of the risks of hormonal birth control. Yet, there are risks.
WaPo painted the social media videos as coming from “right-wing” influencers, calling it an “explosion” of misinformation. It critiqued women blaming their weight gain on birth control, warning of long-term fertility risks and mental health issues. The piece also condemned the promotion of “natural methods.”
WaPo’s article boasts of the removal of at least five videos after asking TikTok about their content moderation policies, writing:
TikTok recently removed at least five videos linking birth control to mental health issues and other health problems after The Post asked how the…
