Do Vegans Use Birth Control? Ethical Options for Contraception
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While many assume veganism only concerns food, the philosophy extends to all products, including medicine and contraception. Most birth control methods, especially hormonal pills, contain animal-derived ingredients like lactose or are tested on animals, prompting many vegans to seek alternatives. This has led to a growing discussion within the vegan community about how to align their contraceptive choices with their ethical values.