Why young women are falling out of love with the pill

When the contraceptive pill was introduced in the 1960s, many considered it to be one of the most significant inventions of the 20th Century. Sixty years on, a generation of young women are questioning the pill - but why? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.

Guest: 

• Laura Hackett, Deputy Literary Editor, The Sunday Times. 
• Kate Muir, Author, Everything You Need to Know About The Pill.  

Host: Manveen Rana. 

Producer: Olivia Case.

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