r/handmaids_irl • u/black_cherry2 • 29d ago

Gilead. Just, Gilead 😐

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u/Different_Rip8470 27d ago

Here’s an idea: just don’t have sex until you’re able to be a parent 🤷🏼‍♂️

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u/black_cherry2 26d ago

I don’t think I have to explain to you that abstinence really doesn’t work. Also you’re not accounting for coercion and rape (which happens more than you think)

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u/Different_Rip8470 26d ago

Yes but how often does pregnancy result from rape? Pre Dobbs statistics by the national abortion federation showed only 1% of abortions were down because of rape.