What is Feminists for Lifes position on contraception?
Feminists for Life’s mission is to address the unmet needs of women who are pregnant or parenting. Preconception issues including abstinence and contraception are outside of our mission. Some FFL members and supporters support the use of non-abortifacient contraception while others oppose contraception for a variety of reasons. FFL is concerned that certain forms of contraception have had adverse health effects on women. Our membership enjoys a broad spectrum of opinion that reflects the diversity of opinions among the American public. In the time of the early American feminists, sex between married couples was not always consensual. Many women bore 20 or more children, of whom only half survived. In order to affirm women s rights within marriage, most feminist foremothers promoted voluntary motherhood, whereby women would have the education and right to fully participate in the decision to have sexual relations. FFL likewise supports life planning by focusing on one’s education and ca
