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18 Tweets That Capture Why Women Everywhere Are Saying #ThxBirthControl

Because having control of our bodies shouldn't have to be fought for.

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18 Tweets That Capture Why Women Everywhere Are Saying #ThxBirthControl

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In the early 20th century, Margaret Sanger fought for sex education, contraception information/availability, and advocating for women's reproductive health and rights at a time where this was shamed and risked imprisonment. It's because of her we have Planned Parenthood and better access to birth control. Today, individuals around the world celebrate her victory and they've taken to Twitter to do it!

For this person who gets to decide when they want to be a parent

Today, I'm saying #ThxBirthControl for letting me decide the right time to become a parent. This allowed me to be t… https://t.co/iuwqvqbnKD
— Esther Robards-Forbes (@Esther Robards-Forbes) 1573659128.0

For more than just babies

as someone who has cysts run in her family, irregular periods, & just wants to enjoy the benefits of having sex & n… https://t.co/CXBnNS5Rri
— ❄️Jessica Marie❄️ (@❄️Jessica Marie❄️) 1573659969.0

Because cancer prevention is pretty important...and sex obviously!

There are SO many reasons to be grateful for birth control. It can help with cramps, anemia, infections, and cervic… https://t.co/btwVIPXxTd
— Femestella (@Femestella) 1573659025.0

For making getting a degree bearable

birth control prevents my nausea and vomiting when i’m on my period, allowing me to work and earn my degree during… https://t.co/Xjszb1liWD
— yogi jules (@yogi jules) 1557422383.0

Access for all

Birth control keeps women like me from having to try and navigate the obstacles to safe and legal abortion. Making… https://t.co/zwRLQ8opM9
— Lesley Handel (@Lesley Handel) 1573660600.0

Because no one should have to live with endometriosis pain

Because endometriosis is a bitch. And birth control makes it possible for me to live without crazy amounts of pain… https://t.co/P9ngUXXeqz
— Emily Catherine_BLM (@Emily Catherine_BLM) 1573660684.0

PCOS control for the win!

My PCOS is under control #thxbirthcontrol
— Marie-Anne | BLM (@Marie-Anne | BLM) 1573661150.0

More cancer prevention

@HillaryClinton Ovarian cancer runs in my family. I'm grateful that birth control helps reduce the risk. #thxbirthcontrol
— KDH⚖4 🥁VP (@KDH⚖4 🥁VP) 1557423352.0

Birth control is family planning

#thxbirthcontrol for enabling me to start a family in my own time and on my own terms. https://t.co/AlzZe9swze
— Alyson K. Northrup (@Alyson K. Northrup) 1573661218.0

Because we can have control of our bodies

That was 4 years ago, and I have appreciated every minute of predictable, manageable periods/cycles. With my chroni… https://t.co/WUZvxT9YQG
— Joanna Spaghetti (@Joanna Spaghetti) 1573661095.0

For not just physical health

#ThxBirthControl for helping my mental health and not wanting to die every single month. Having a period every thre… https://t.co/5hrkyA5c0X
— 🌸 𝓀𝑒𝓃𝓃𝓎 𝒻𝑜𝓍𝓁𝑒𝓎 🌸 (@🌸 𝓀𝑒𝓃𝓃𝓎 𝒻𝑜𝓍𝓁𝑒𝓎 🌸) 1573660972.0

Because our hormones can cause us to do some pretty crazy shit

For stopping me turn into the raging Hulk every month, for controlling my hormones so my mood swings aren't like be… https://t.co/jlKaVhuk5D
— Sabrina Cox (@Sabrina Cox) 1573660924.0

For reducing teen pregnancy...IN HALF

Today's the day! #ThxBirthControl for being a critical part of our work lowering the teen birth rate in Texas by mo… https://t.co/ytapGSN1ON
— Healthy Futures TX (@Healthy Futures TX) 1573658957.0

Thank you, Margaret Sanger

"No woman can call herself free who does not control her own body." – Margaret Sanger #ThxBirthControl
— Bedsider (@Bedsider) 1482880512.0

Because you can't stop one without providing the other

Because EVERYONE should have the option, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, etc.

"I’m a firm believer in birth control as well as my right to make that decision, and I’ll stay on it until I feel t… https://t.co/iTaMeM2LXc
— Rewire.News (@Rewire.News) 1573658112.0

Because we need doctors

@prhdocs I'm a family doc now, but in college, I relied on #PlannedParenthood and #TitleX funding for birth control… https://t.co/bf6GxbAuTv
— Anh Do, M.D. (she/her) (@Anh Do, M.D. (she/her)) 1573657012.0

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18 Tweets That Capture Why Women Everywhere Are Saying #ThxBirthControl

Because having control of our bodies shouldn't have to be fought for.

For this person who gets to decide when they want to be a parent

For more than just babies

Because cancer prevention is pretty important...and sex obviously!

For making getting a degree bearable

Access for all

Because no one should have to live with endometriosis pain

PCOS control for the win!

More cancer prevention

Birth control is family planning

Because we can have control of our bodies

For not just physical health

Because our hormones can cause us to do some pretty crazy shit

For reducing teen pregnancy...IN HALF

Thank you, Margaret Sanger

Because you can't stop one without providing the other

Because EVERYONE should have the option, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, etc.

Because we need doctors

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

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Remember that everything works out at the end

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