Amy From "Love Is Blind" Is Right To Be Hesitant About Birth Control

The 6th season of Love Is Blind has taught us two things: One, never tell people you look like a celebrity, and two, birth control has its risks. Johnny McIntyre and Amy Cortés, the first couple to get engaged on the season, have shown us the importance of reproductive health awareness. On their honeymoon to the Dominican Republic, the couple revealed that they had not been intimate because McIntyre was afraid that it may lead to a "Johnny Jr." McIntyre said he wants to be financially secure before becoming a parent, which is reasonable, but he also admitted that he assumed every woman was on birth control. “I just always thought that everyone was on birth control. Like, that’s it," he said, noting he's aware of how the assumption comes off as "ignorant." Meanwhile, Cortés isn't looking to get on birth control anytime soon because, well, she doesn't want to take the risks associated with it. Cortés took to Instagram this week to say that she never felt pressured by her man to use contraceptives like people assumed and that her disorder affects her desire to take birth control and have kids. And, honestly, good for her for being cautious! Most doctors will say that the pill is generally safe for all women, but that's not always the case. We're not exactly sure what Cortés was diagnosed with other than she has a "rare genetic hereditary disorder that affects" her "blood vessels," but it's known that women who are predisposed to blood clots are typically advised against contraception. Birth control may also lead to other unwanted side effects like weight gain , low libido, the depletion of nutrients, hormone imbalance, and more. It's been found to increase the risk of suicide and induce a stress hormone profile similar to a trauma victim . The truth is that everyone is different, and the pill should not be prescribed as a one-size-fits-all solution. Many women have shared their horror stories with contraception , and Cortés knows her body better than we do. If she feels that she shouldn't turn to the pill or other forms of birth control, she should continue listening to her intuition. I love the conversation and honesty between the couple and how it was televised because it's an important topic. What surprised me the most was the audience's reaction on Reddit and the articles on mainstream websites. A lot of people (that I saw online) harbored compassion for Cortés and understood her concerns rather than tearing her down. I'm hoping this empathy grows as more women decide to part ways with synthetic hormones. Support our cause and help women reclaim their femininity by subscribing today.