Is Fatphobia Causing Unwanted Pregnancy?!

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[@Taliah_Alza1321]

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[@priscillaorozcomua2632]

OMG i am fatty to be honest and I use IUD for 3 years works perfectly its just take care. People is stupid

[@Blox117]

hey brett how many inches do you prefer?

[@Zachariah_Benjamin]

Brett is so good at her advertisement transitions it literally almost pisses me off every time. Straight up shameless man 😂 I'm not hating, it's actually commendable, especially since she's even better at it than Ben Shapiro. But, man, does it frustrate me sometimes. I'm following every word she's saying very closely and then all of a sudden she catches me off guard and VERY smoothly sneaks in an advertisement and throws me off. Great job Brett.

[@mjohns908]

@@Zachariah_Benjamin Brett is the Michael Knowles of ad reads. 😂

[@Jess273]

I'm a black woman and I literally CAN'T with this blackness to fatness pipeline they're trying to sell. Like I promise you won't burst into flames if you take accountability for your own actions.

[@Monalisa0622]

🤣

[@cynthialeaman3114]

🤣👍🏼

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@Jessica Keyes >>> 👍👍😊😊

[@brentlolacher3000]

"Blackness to fatness pipeline" Hilarious.

[@victoriar2536]

Yes! Thank you. It’s so offensive. Leave us out of it lol.

[@Grayson37]

So I'm only 19, and every day I am baffled at just how much society has changed in such a short time. Things weren't like this when we were growing up.

[@darkangle007811]

i feel bad for you guys im only 27 and i feel like my late teens were in 1846 or something ancient like that with how fast stuffs changed

[@marty2090]

That is saying something.

[@ianmeadows6941]

True, I’m 23 & graduated in 2018. You heard wacky things like this in the background but now the nuthouse is being brought to the forefront

[@andyc9902]

Angry fat feminist

[@zer0harts]

im 30 good god i feel like ive lived 3 separate universes now

[@whoismaverick2152]

Imagine having such a victim complex that YOU YOURSELF can’t stop eating junk but you are “Powerful” and “Inspiring” and all that crap.

[@dianeovercash6739]

good point.

[@risingmoontarot199]

food is an addiction just like anything else.

[@Notsram77]

@@risingmoontarot199 Get some help.

[@risingmoontarot199]

@@Notsram77 how do know I’m not? Im lucky I have the resources I do but not everyone is blessed like I am and don’t know where to start. Lol I’m just saying food gives a dopamine just like a drug does. It’s kind of a thing. U should educate yourself about :) I don’t agree with this article but I also don’t agree on people being ugly.

[@Maninawig]

Don't forget "Beautiful"

[@ShalomDove]

“If you don’t want to get pregnant, don’t have sex.” Brett, how dare you suggest that people exercise self control? Oppressor! 😂

[@guardiansoulblade2673]

In the New Testament in the Bible, self-control is one of the fruits of the Spirit, and it's not very popular with secular people for obvious reasons.

[@kimberlyel82]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@darlingnine8803]

I use OC, live with a boyfriend and still have no sex. Yes, I'm the definition of self control 💅

[@ericbell3655]

Gosh so true

[@sarahlawrence599]

so wild how this is a controversial statement lol

[@echoc1523]

never ceases to amaze me how smooth her ad transitions are 😂😂😂

[@lyingcat9022]

Truly the Golden standard

[@JSGaming0327]

I know right!! She slips them in so easily. 😂😂😂

[@kenner5208]

Ben taught her well

[@Trevoroxx]

It's almost like they are pre planned and heavily edited... yikes

[@roriannajanelle6008]

@@Trevoroxx omg😮really?

[@pwrthrst400]

For the love of God, thank you for saying that one of the best versions of birth control is to not have sex. I’m sure many other people have said it, but I don’t recall hearing it anywhere else.

[@sarab2324]

People are always made fun of if they don’t, which is really low.

[@chelsealott7708]

I'm an asexaul so I'm not interested in that anyway...

[@fuzziebunnie83]

I like how the two people writing this article will never actually have to worry about getting pregnant.

[@christophersmirnoff5222]

Right ain't nobody trying to have sex with you woman, man whatever you are lol. Although one of them writes for Men's Health like God who thought that was a good idea.

[@DemocratsrPDFfiles]

Clearly you have never been to Detroit 🙃

[@captainrobbins7130]

But men CAN get pregnant!

[@SavageRoosterOnThaLooster]

I like how you refuse to believe men can get pregnant and women can get men pregnant and other woman too! Oof get learned

[@whenimmanicimgodly4228]

Maybe they'll discover how to split their cells

[@WoWRefugee]

I've taught my sons to always 'wrap it' regardless of whether their girlfriends are on birth control or not. They don't want an unplanned pregnancy and are responsible. My oldest son is engaged and he and his fiance still use protection even though she is on birth control. I don't understand how birth control is an issue today for anyone. All it takes is the smallest amount of discipline and self-control. They are all irresponsible people who don't want to be accountable for anything they do or fail to do. Pathetic.

[@mysticjen379]

Well said.

[@bitoddinnit955]

Agreed 👍🏼

[@IceQueen975]

Condoms are as protective as the pill, more so because they're not reliant on taking them EXACTLY at the correct time.

[@gokux75]

If you live in the West and are a man just having sex with any woman is highly risky. Sex with an escort would be safer.

[@galaxyglow5187]

@@IceQueen975 that and condoms protect against BOTH pregnancy and diseases and the fact it is a non-hormonal contraceptive as well.

[@readerbear]

I've struggled with my weight my whole life and have fluctuated from a comfortable weight in my late teens to obese today. My husband and I have had so much trouble getting pregnant (much less staying pregnant) and even the fertility clinic we finally turned to for help recommended weight loss as a first step. I started another weight loss journey, lost 20lbs and we actually got pregnant after our second medicated cycle. Am now 14 1/2 weeks along and hopeful for a successful pregnancy. But I have seen some studies that indicate infertility is more common among overweight and obese women, and I'm convinced there is truth to that given my experience. So these feminists will have to forgive my if I don't believe them that larger bodied people (😓) are out there getting pregnant left and right on a whim.

[@aylal5240]

Its true in both directions. Over and under weight women struggle with fertility

[@carrie9716]

Yes, weight impacts hormones and prevents pregnancy for many people. I hope you are able to start a family like you want now, fertility issues are a quiet struggle for many.

[@fabiangonzalez3365]

Congratulations on your pregnancy. I hope you have a happy and healthy full term. ☺️

[@lilnallie05]

Congratulations on your pregnancy I wish you all the best! Keep looking after yourself! Weight definitely affects ability to get pregnant just look at PCOS.

[@OkaysoKat]

My sister had the same experience! She lost 20 lbs as well and now she’s due this month!!

[@AndrewMurrell]

There are over 13 ways to prevent pregnancy when used alone or in combination that work for all. One way that works for all is by not inserting tab A into slot B to deposit C to make product D.

[@jillybeangaming]

i feel like tab A should be called tab D in this case.. just for funsies.

[@sherrypaetz5074]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Tinaleann_]

I was 155lbs at the end of my pregnancy. I was 116 at the beginning. I weigh 113 now because I take care of myself. Even walking does wonders for your health(doctor will even tell you that). You can do it, I promise. It’s not easy but you can do it.

[@babyblue28]

Proud of you!

[@sassychimpanzee7431]

It's normal for women to gain 40 lbs when pregnant. I've never been pregnant myself but I've read that weight loss after pregnancy isn't too difficult especially if breastfeeding. Have you found that to be true?

[@missbrookes1143]

@@sassychimpanzee7431 gosh I wish that was me. 7 months pregnant now and I've gained 60 pounds

[@Tinaleann_]

@@sassychimpanzee7431 I’ll be real, it was a long process for me. The lack of sleep during the first year of the child’s life is crazy. Therefore I really didn’t start working out until he started walking because I had zero energy. But…I stay consistent now. Free weights are also good fat burners. I also have to note I had thyroid cancer in my 20s and don’t have a thyroid anymore(have to take hormones for the rest of my days). That can effect your weight, too. I didn’t breastfeed so could be different from my experience :)

[@Tinaleann_]

@@babyblue28 thank you :)

[@rodgerthis6521]

Imagine rubbing dirt into an infected wound then being mad at the doctor because the antibiotics he prescribed aren't working

[@j15n5ll5]

Oooooooh! Excellent comparison 👏

[@Chelsea_Mom]

I love how the answer is never “get physically fit if you’re able- be healthier” but instead it’s fat phobia.

[@victorcates9330]

As a reflection of the ideal version of medical ethics, the revised Hippocratic oath included the text "I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure." And then, after their bodies fail they'd want the doctors they ignored to move heaven and earth to save them - and ideally at the expense of the taxpayer. If the government has to pick up the bill for all of your poor decisions, it's a matter of time before they start screaming at you to put down the chocolate bar. More fatphobia, I'm sure.

[@godsamongmen8003]

I remember when Adele got shit on because she was proud of doing the work and losing weight.

[@roadie3124]

@@godsamongmen8003 I couldn't understand that. The people criticizing her were angry because she'd done something to live a better and longer life. Some people aren't human.

[@ADMICKEY]

@@roadie3124 where do you think the hutt's from star wars came from ;D

[@Micromation]

Unless you're bedridden or otherwise handicapped you're always able... they just want the special treatment for their laziness and gross irresponsibility...

[@celianunn2070]

In case people didnt know, being over or even under weight isnt just about what you eat. Genetics, mental states, poor relationship with food/ food insecurities also have a hand in on it. Also it isnt about how much you are eating, its about balancing what you eat with what your body needs. Example I have an iron deficiency, so that means lots of red meat and dark chocolate, as those have the most iron that my body takes.

[@Kathakathan11]

I haven’t eaten junk food for my entire life, except on few occasions, just ah gang out with few friends. But I still didn’t lose weight by stopping to eat it. I eat my greens and protein, less carbs and almost no fried food., I steam the fish. But I still don’t lose weight, I do feel healthier, more energetic, & stress levels have reduced. My workout isn’t too fast, I feel dizzy otherwise, but I am still not losing weight. All Fat people are not unhealthy lifestyle followers. I recently found out, it’s my medication that I am taking for a decade, that’s actually spooling my hormonal balance, I am looking forward to stop it.

[@ari3lz3pp]

At one point being fat was it's own contraception. 😂

[@shellydavis855]

That part

[@mau4604]

Based

[@rnt45t1]

....for men.

[@SweeneyTodd1990]

Lol😂

[@ABandCalledStoned]

Let me tell you a secret... It still is. But they found a way around it...Mexicans.

[@BSJ-Unparalleled]

“Don’t ever let any discriminate against you. You are 350 pounds and beautiful. Who cares how much more likely you are to die early.” Imagine saying something like that to a drug addict. “Never let anyone discriminate against you. Keep on snortin’ that cocaine. Who cares if it makes depressed, anxious, broke, or suicidal. You have the right to make your own decisions.

[@jenniferwatts6534]

I swear they just have to have something to cry about and when they have no reason they make one up. I feel no sympathy for them, they bring jt on themselves.

[@antibigotpolice]

"Must... find... something to get triggered about..."

[@Snp2024]

Seriously man please start exercising i lost my grandma to obesity she was just 50 year old when she died .

[@Dr.Thomas_Elliot]

@@Snp2024 two aunts a grandmother and a stepmother. When I tried to show concern, I was met with this phobic shit. I didn't expect Loaded internet buzzwords from boomers and Gen-xers.

[@thesisLAx]

I’m a skinny tall man and it took years longer than necessary to identify my genetic condition. I looked healthier than I was. My injuries produce less swelling. But it’s not discrimination as much much as pattern recognition. Certain conditions are more easily associated with certain patient profiles.

[@Snp2024]

@@Dr.Thomas_Elliot sad

[@wendimooreart]

I’m fat. I’m a victim of my own appetite, compounded by laziness and lack of motivation to get off my ass and do something about it. I hate being fat, but I don’t blame anyone but myself. Maybe it’s a generational thing. I’m Gen X. My generation was taught to take responsibility for our own actions and not blame everyone but ourselves. People these days… 🤦🏻‍♀️🙄

[@larrymanring901]

I’m a Gen X fat ass too.But it is my own fault!!!!

[@chinuaachebe6860]

I'm a millennial fat ass. Just got a kfc, the patriarchy made me do it 😅

[@celianunn2070]

Idk what gen i am tbh, but im a 90s baby. I am “overweight” (healthy for me but considered overweight and obese by other standards that arent BMI) It is because of genetics, poor relationship with food/ food insecurity, poor mental state, and my choices.

[@whatyouwant2155]

​@@celianunn2070 how about a lil motivational vid for exercise. like i'll get people who exercised but still look fat but if they didnt then how would they know? dont get me wrong, i was thin before and i got broken knee and bedridden. lead to increased 20kg and obvious fat visible. now i wanna to get back to my ol self with more exercise :)

[@celianunn2070]

@@whatyouwant2155 Thats great! Not to sound like an A, but what does that have to do with my comment? Im a bit confused to the correlation

[@thanhlan3732]

I always thought having a high BMI decreases your chance of conception. This is why they advise women undergoing infertility treatment to lose weight amongst other things.

[@emberleann1996]

My doctor said I would have to lose weight if I wanted to get pregnant because the odds were against me because of my BMI it really is harder for bigger women to get pregnant

[@thanhlan3732]

@@emberleann1996 Wishing you all the best in both endeavors.

[@twinkstar7738]

My cousin tried for 10 years to get pregnant and it wasn’t happening for her. Then a couple years ago she starting walking every day and eating healthier. She lost a lot of weight. Once she got down to a healthy weight she got pregnant. She has even said, that her weight loss is what made her dream of becoming a mom possible.

[@thanhlan3732]

@@twinkstar7738 what a great story. And I'm so happy for your cousin.

[@blazeycakes93]

I gained so much weight from Nexplanon implant, and SSRI meds, and ended up being plus size (obese, not just overweight) and that birth control still worked! As a big woman I wish I could tell all these people that while you should love yourself, you should never just accept yourself as your are and stop trying to be better. I’ve been controlling my eating habits for 3 weeks now, and im 10 pounds down from 2x to a 1x. Update: I have lost a total of 25 lbs now!

[@lisettes.9598]

Woman of color here. I've managed to stay at a healthy body weight my entire life. Still fit in a size 4 at 42.

[@elliepoyer6344]

You go girl! 🙌🏼

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@Lisette S. >>> 👍👍

[@celianunn2070]

So…your about 170 pounds give or take? Because that is the average weight with average height taken into account for a 40-45 year old woman

[@tony_5156]

That’s great considering black woman have THE highest obesity rate Like it’s fucked up the dating gene pool too, good luck finding a woman that don’t look like their going to turn a scale into a plastic pancake

[@daemonsilver3304]

Well, consider-- a lotta heavy dark gals eat too much for riding five men a week for free dinner, before ditching them prior to coitus, leaving them far behind in the friendzone. All the while railing on all men (especially black men) for not being on their level. It's a real problem, and one of the driving motivations for black men of today looking outside the Community for a partner. No man of any color wants to be punked out by someone they are attracted to. So when you're one of the better gals, with a head on your shoulders, I feel for you!

[@KMMC7349]

Omg yes! Understanding your cycle👏👏 you can only get pregnant a few days out of the month... but no one talks about this! Thank you for pointing this out! I've been married for 3 years, I'm not on birth control but I track my cycle and guess what... still haven't had a kid! Weird how that works.

[@mysticjen379]

Great reminder! 💖

[@timeaandrea11]

Can't believe i've been scrolling 9 min and this is the only comment I see regarding the rythm method. I use the same method except i wanted to be extra sure so i got the basal thermometer and the Natural Cycles app. Been using it for over 4 years and not a single incident or complaint.

[@KMMC7349]

@@timeaandrea11 I've heard of those. I've also checked my cycle with ovulation testers from riteaid. But I know a lot of married women who do this becuase birth control messes with their hormones too much. Any time I recommend it to people I also tell them if you're if you worried closer to your ovulation about pregnancy to use a condom. This is were education is so lacking, though. I had to figure this all out on my own as an adult who didn't want to be on birth control for other reasons.

[@juice2307]

Yep, Natural Family Planning. It works with the body without introducing harmful chemicals, and it does not actively seek to offend God’s design and the purpose of the conjugal act. In this age people rarely ask “what is this and what is it for?” Sin is a good that has been thwarted in either essence or end. Artificial contraceptives are not open to true unity or children, it is a big “NO” to God.

[@catgirl6803]

But isn't the point that because they're overweight their cycle is off so they can't keep track and the birth control isn't working either?

[@jacksonmcomber7618]

"it is the patients responsibility to take accountability for thier health" she is spitting FACTS

[@iridescentaurora268]

To be fair - I have heard stories of overweight women having genuine, legitimate medical issues, that have nothing to do with their BMI, and their doctors don’t take their complaints seriously and tell them to just lose weight. I believe that’s what they’re referring to when they talk about medical discrimination.

[@Mrs_Homemaker]

Yep. Happened to me. I was offered weight loss pills. Repeatedly. My Endometriosis grew for over a decade bc they ignored my symptoms and tried to blame it on weight or diet.

[@ralur4287]

Weight and diet impact A LOT of health aspects, not just breathing and mobility. A lot of hormones are disbalanced by diet, and hormones pretty much control everything that functions inside. So yes, the doctor will advise you to loose weight and that's not because it's fatfobic, but because it's a health care provider. On the other hand if you feel like a specific doctor is not listening to all your symptoms ask for other (medical) opinions until you find one to figure out what is going on. My overweight mom has had a nose problem for years and most doctors would not give enough attention to it just because she recently found out she has is a very rare condition and they were not expecting to randomly see it in a patient. But she did her best to loose weight (which did help) AND found another doctor who actually listened what she was saying and figured shit out.

[@dancedancelauren]

Unfortunately, that is definitely a thing. Happened to my MIL - she was a very petite woman, even after 3 babies, but when her thyroid started to fail, she rapidly gained weight no matter what she ate or how much she exercised. Her doctor called her a liar and told her to eat less - up until she ended up hospitalized for her thyroid failure and suffered severe permanent side effects she battles to this day. Being overweight causes sooooo many side effects that weaken your overall health and lower your quality if life, so I entirely understand why health professionals tend to dismiss problems with "you need to lose weight" (because often, that is the case). Unfortunately, that very fact means other health issues get dismissed and problems end up perpetuating. Bottom line: docs and nurses need to work with individuals on an individual basis as best they can. I know that's easier said than done (family of docs and nurses, I definitely hear some wild stories!) but that is the ultimate goal for medical care.

[@thatdairykid1461]

I work with horses and there is a thing called Cushing's disease. We see it a lot with ponies and donkeys but sometimes with bigger horses. It affects their hormones and can cause them to gain weight and not be able to shed it. We can control it a little bit to feed an exercise but left untouched, it can go on to negatively affect their feet and even their tendons. I do believe people can have Cushing's or some variant of it and to those I hold nothing against them. It is a genetic disease that is really out of their control. But to the people that are otherwise healthy but complain about the weight but do nothing about it... It's not my fault.

[@nitrogenfume9762]

Fun fact: depending on species, whales gestate for 10-16 months

[@kugelblitz1557]

I'll do my duty as a teenager on the internet: That explains why your mother was pregnant for so long.

[@zgzg24000]

Another fun fact: Elephants are pregnant for about 22 months (almost 2 years!)

[@jamesrawl3648]

rats only about 3 weeks

[@LANCEtheBOIL]

elephants...2 years

[@zgzg24000]

@@LANCEtheBOIL That's what I'm sayin

[@luceshort5761]

Two years ago my sexually active coworkers were soooo uneducated about the simplest of things and they were using the pull and pray method. I decided to create a powerpoint of every birth control available to them and how stuff works and I remade it this past summer. Now, my boss’s friend has asked me to present it to her high school health students! Tryna spread the VERY important knowledge!!

[@estherruth4692]

Did you include how women are particularly vulnerable to stds, and even condoms don’t protect against them and they can be silent in the men so women wouldn’t even know they have them and they get scarring on their tubes that exponentially increases their chances of miscarriage and infertility in the future? Because women in their 30s are often facing infertility not just because of their biological age, but because they have slept around and contracted stds they don’t even know about and have damaged their reproductive systems. It’s so crazy how ignorant girls and women are about their own biology. How the school system intentionally tells them, be a vvhore at 16, here are some condoms, and isn’t it nice how many customers we’re funneling to planned parenthood.

[@modickens1272]

I never used the pull and pray method, but have used the pull and spray method. The most awkward part is telling her to get her goggles ready because she'll need them.

[@juice2307]

Birth control thwarts the essence and end of the conjugal act. Use NFP, but definitely do not use it with a contraceptive mindset. Do not use contraceptives.

[@miera1029]

so that means the school systems and parents are failing. not really their fault if the people that should have thought them didn't do their job right.

[@nitrogenfume9762]

"Only open your legs when you're willing to have a child." We used to call this common sense. Now we call it hate speech 🙄

[@Tryst1982]

I mentioned that to a "work friend" the other day and he looked at me like I just kicked a puppy....

[@murkin561_TWG]

Facts

[@Lady.Luck.]

I'm sure husbands would be on board 🙄

[@teddybearkiller5271]

What if they never want kids though? Because I know I don't, I guess birth control would be the next best option for that. Edit: This can go for both males and females cuz I know some men that don't want kids either.

[@mynotificationsareoff..goc358]

No we call that outdated and unrealistic.

[@bowwow5868]

It’s actually really hard to get pregnant if you’re obese. That’s one of the reasons doctors recommend loosing weight before they even start trying.

[@nukiesduke6868]

I refuse to believe these folks are even getting any, let alone any guy actually knocking them up.

[@abbiereynolds8016]

Even if they find some guy desperate enough to hit that, being obese affects your fertility anyway, so they shouldn't have anything to worry about.

[@Gengh13]

Unfortunately there are a lot of thirsty SIMPS.

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

@@abbiereynolds8016 it's not necessarily desperation. Sometimes it's a fetish. Every once in a while, a dude falls in love with a fat chick's personality.

[@terseandtiny1746]

I've been fat the majority of my adult life and I've never had an issue pulling. It's pretty easy if you have a vagina.

[@chueyvanderbilt2213]

Well.....I used to be 320 lbs, then stopped the whoa is me and got down to 185 lbs in a year. 3 back surgeries and broken neck....was tired of being sick and tired and blaming my weight gain on that. So happy I did. Just FYI Jorge Masvidal the UFC welterweight fighter and his story actually motivated me to do it. I know he will never see this but shout out to him and his Resurrection story!!!!!

[@Rolf97]

Good for you, don't give up!

[@whatyouwant2155]

i have similar situation accept your accident is much worse than mine. mine due to broken knee which lead to my leg twisted like it shouldnt. i was bedridden and my movement -50%. my mom spoiled me alot with her food and had me eat constantly. i know it only increased 44lbs but im short so...

[@ADMICKEY]

@@whatyouwant2155 I want a mickey mouse cookie

[@Otteal]

My daughter is overweight and was offered birth control pills, the impant, IUD, and nuvaring. All those options still work if you're overweight, it just may be a different doseages. The only option she didn't have because she was overweight was the patch.

[@MirandaSinistra]

Fat has such an interesting effect on fertility in women. Some fat women experience fertility issues because of their weight while some experience birth control being less effective because they're fat.

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

LOVE the Nuba ring, been on it for years, hoping to get off soon for a bebe!

[@cocofleming5434]

Depo and nexplanon do not "still work if you're overweight" If you truly believe that statement you made... I hope my 5 babies (miscarriages within a 2 year period) haunt you at night. Blanket statements don't help the conversation

[@Hey-Mr.DJ_PlayThatSong]

And plan b isn’t effective for overweight women

[@ADMICKEY]

@@KatieLHall-fy1hw I don't know why but for a sec I thought you were talking about the Nubian kingdom

[@emberleann1996]

I've been overweight my whole life and the funny thing is now with this fat positivity thing I'm starting to look very skinny

[@celianunn2070]

Honestly, one of the biggest problems is the mentality. People with bad mentalities, poor relationship with food, and or food insecurities are overweight. Once those issues are overcome, its easier to lose weight

[@Kathakathan11]

@@celianunn2070 I wish schools teach actually something about NUTRITION, here public schools are serving fries & ketchup😅😅😅

[@ZachaRicO]

The lengths people will go to absolve themselves of any personal responsibility is astonishing. On the bright side, it makes me realize the importance of taking responsibility for my life, something which I can’t say I’ve done a great job of.

[@LynSeekingHappy]

Hi. I'm a new subscriber. Honestly, it took me a while to subscribe because I have differing views on some topics and I am sometimes a bit put off by an the abrasive delivery that seems less than compassionate, BUT I realized the reason I sometimes don't like your opinions or the way you deliver them is just because they hurt my feels - which in turn gets me thinking and in some cases has led me to altering my viewpoints. This is one example of why we, as human beings, all need to hear the hard things, even if they hurt or are uncomfortable, in order to grow, be aligned with reality, and form knowledgable opinions. You seem to be one of the only people I see who is sticking up for the opposite standpoint of what is fast becoming the only socially-acceptable way to think and is constantly being crammed down my throat as "normal" or "right". Thank you for doing what you do and making sure there is a more balance narrative in KZbin Land.

[@Nikstar112]

I don’t understand how it’s possible to be obese 🤦‍♂️ just eat healthy, go to the gym, etc

[@DoftheLin]

Its simple.. they are lazy

[@antibigotpolice]

It's actually quite easy. Consume as much junk food and sugary crap as you want, and pretty much be lazy as Danny said.

[@RisingUnderdog]

@Princess a condition called junk food?

[@jimferris9447]

I’ve been obese literally since I was born. Neither of my siblings were. It isn’t an excuse, but it definitely is difficult to keep it off with the thyroid and autoimmune condition that I have.

[@jimferris9447]

@Princess - Again, I’m not making an excuse. My weight has fluctuated over the years but I’ve never been ‘thin’, even with pretty radical diets and exercising.

[@Kekoapono]

"Be responsible and only open your legs when you are willing to have a child." Brett, this isn't said often enough! 👏I wonder how many on the Left know what the actual purpose of sex really is; they'd be shocked to discover that it really isn't all about them and their pursuit of pleasure.

[@dudeinadoughboy4327]

This is ultimately my answer to pro-lifers. If you aren't ready to have a child be it financially or emotionally, then don't have sex! Sex isn't necessary to live, and there's always the risk no matter what to have a kid. So if you're having sex, it should be with someone with whom you're ready to accept the responsibility of having a child. But our society has degraded sex to such a casual, transactional act that it's just taken for granted, and all the seriousness has been removed. It's just some pleasurable, physical, feel-good act you can do with anyone regardless of your relationship to them, and it's totally acceptable. It's kinda sad

[@miera1029]

damn your lives must be really boring or you guys are unattractive. And if you are mid 30 and still don't want kids, are you staying a virgin? or you and your partner are 60+, no sex cause infertile? Sex really adds to life.

[@jennymay330]

It's sad that your mother hadn't been told that.

[@Kekoapono]

@@jennymay330 lol

[@BubaNom]

Why should you not be able to enjoy sex with your partner even when you're not ready to have a child? It's been like this for years, people in the 70s had more abortions than today. Don't get me wrong I find hook up culture and just sleeping around awful. But abstinence is not the answer. Educating people should be the number one goal and still having an option when something goes wrong. I wouldn't want to birth a child that I might hate just because the timing was off.

[@dawsonSTT]

Can confirm that being sexless comes with the added perk of no child scares and no unhealthy emotional attachment

[@leroyd3480]

As a man in a large body I'm definitely offended that my doctors try to get me to live a healthier lifestyle. And now since we know men can get pregnant that's something else the medical establishment is using against the large bodied community. I'M OUTRAGED!!! OUTRAGED, I SAY!!! I'm so angry now I'm going to hit the all-you-can eat buffet to calm my nerves. 😉😂 I despise institutional and systemic fat phobia. Power to the biggies!!! Damn, now I'm really hungry. 🙄

[@lunaredelvour2972]

It's okay. As a member of this community, I can confirm that typing is exhausting. I definitely am at least. Gonna UberEats a McDonald's burger for the third time today once I'm done with this comment and take a nap after, cuz good lord the emotional and manual labor it took to type this out is just so draining😫😭🤤😴😴😴

[@leroyd3480]

@@lunaredelvour2972 I applaud your fortitude.

[@doriangray6985]

I find it difficult to believe that an intelligent person like yourself would get offended by the doctor trying to improve your lifestyle

[@leroyd3480]

@@doriangray6985 NOT when they just want to prescribe drugs and not deal with the underlying issues.

[@smokinthatqueef]

LOL your sense of humor is awesome

[@shaynewalker1205]

I always enjoy Brett's content. Gosh, she has gotten as good as Ben at transitions to ads. She's mastering it. This video was a great one, very smooth and out of the blue. Yes, I actually enjoy seeing how they can weave their sponsors into their videos. Lol

[@ABB14-11]

I dare say, in this short time, she's better.

[@silasreade]

It didn’t even realize it was happening until it was too late!

[@shaynewalker1205]

@yellow definitely cuter! But I'm biased. We need a "Cooper Trooper" shirt and to go war against the patch wielders of Matt's "Sweet Baby Gang"!

[@shaynewalker1205]

Matt's going to ban me for saying that. Lol

[@MrsChristensen]

Amongst the cringe of the article, I did appreciate the shout out from Brett on Natural Family Planning! It works, and is more effective than other contraceptive means.

[@Mrs_Homemaker]

Yep. I've used it for 16y. Every pregnancy was planned down the cycle.

[@juice2307]

Getting ready to use it with my soon-to-be wife in four weeks! We are so excited to enter into God’s plan for marriage.

[@lexi.mendoza]

Damn I just woke up and get Brett 😩 I feel honored

[@anderson546]

Bretts sponser game is on point 😂 the way she sets up the add campaign is like no other lol

[@art3misarrow863]

One of my more embarrassing moments of where I accidentally fat shamed someone is this: I'm a hairstylist and our chairs lock to keep it from moving while we are cutting. A very overweight person sat in my chair and I tried to spin the chair but it was locked and I sort of grunted, not because the person was fat but because the chair was locked. Well honestly it could have been they were so fat that the chair felt locked but I don't know. Anyway... I didn't get a tip lmao

[@UnbeltedSundew]

😆

[@srji489]

You're mean . You fat shamed someone and still expected a tip!

[@abbiereynolds8016]

I thought you were going to say the chair broke, or they couldn't fit in it in the first place😅

[@aaronpatterson2369]

@@srji489oh...the horror...

[@paddington1670]

that's not....fat shaming.... If you were leaning into the whole situation, going out of your way with, "Oh god damn i caught a big one in my chair! I cant hardly spin the chair Cap'n!" Yeah, okay, youre being rude on purpose.

[@tomonur8308]

As John Cleese said in one interview, these people "deliberately waiting of being offended"

[@sukumuieywang8058]

Why is it that the ones who have 0 to fear in regards to getting pregnant are the ones who are most outraged over the overturning of Roe (which doesn’t even ban abortion)

[@AliceinJapanaland]

Yea, I can't tell you the number of times I've heard or read that overturning roe somehow effects trans and gay people more than typical young women. It's just another way to add even more of a veneer of oppression to their identities. It's obvious that Trans people and gay people are far less likely to get accidentally pregnant when Trans men are on a bunch of hormones suppressing their estrogen and making it more difficult for them to get pregnant and gay people don't even have the requisite equipment to get each other pregnant. But of course, of course, they can't let it be that normal women are actually more affected by anything than them since they're a bunch of narcissists.

[@beavadakkoot]

Open your legs only if you are willing to have a child 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Just got married and we waited for marriage, best decision ever. Our dating years were so relaxed. I might be pregnant now, but I couldn't be more happy 😊😊

[@Paul-ou1rx]

A few years back I read an article saying fat women have sex less often but when they do it tends to be more random and riskier. A "Make hay while the sun is shining" approach. This was an article about women's reproductive health. So perhaps they are not as disciplined in the reproductive health dept.

[@christophershafer1857]

Or have less impulse control.

[@mancyank564]

I developed asthma when I was in the military and was immediately put on oral steroids. This caused a big weight gain. It took me a long time to lose it and keep it off, but it can be done. My family was a tremendous help. Back up from loved ones is a great asset. Set a small goal to begin with and recognise you will hit a plateau and/or slip up. Don't get too down, just keep plugging away.

[@Crazyreviewer123]

I got asthma as well I had it as a kid and teen but was fine for at least 6 years but it made a unexpected comeback 2 years ago after I took a certain shot and since then my asthma isn't really under control like it use to be. So my question is how did you manage to lose weight as someone with asthma that's something I'm trying to work on and if you have any tips on how to get started I'd appreciate it.

[@mancyank564]

The things that worked for me: 1) Cut back on sodas. If u can, stop drinking them. I had to do it in steps. 2) Reduce carbs. I love bread, rice & pasta. Again I did it in stages. 1 piece of toast not 2. Less pasta or rice on my plate. 3) Walk more. Park further away from shops (not at night). When I was signing on I walked there instead of taking the bus. 4) Sugar is in things u wouldn't believe. Try to cook ur food instead of ready meals or takeaway. I was a hopeless cook but I learned & had fun. 5) Ask family & friends for help/advice/support. I couldn't afford Weight Watchers but I know people it helped. 5) Eat real food. I lost weight eating eggs, beef, pork and lamb. I use while milk and butter. They also taste better. Not all cats are bad. Start slow with just 1 or 2 things. If you have a set back don't despair. This works for me so adapt for u if u want. Good luck. Let me know how you get on.

[@mancyank564]

That's "fats" not "cats". Bloody predictive text. 😆

[@Crazyreviewer123]

​@@mancyank564 haha no worry's that was funny though

[@taylorblessing4649]

We have a confidential care agency here in TN, and one of the women from the company went to Walmart recently to purchase some gift cards for some women who chose life, just to help them out…. When the cashier (a male) found this out, he refused to serve her because she is pro-life and with the organization! Prime example of propaganda over people. Majority of these pro choicers couldn’t care less about these women or even lift a finger to serve.

[@latenightladybug4505]

😲☹️😣

[@ismarwinkelman5648]

I was just thinking about how I could write the comment ‘being morbidly obese is the ultimate contraceptive’ somewhat more eloquent, but you have done it better than I ever could 👏🏾

[@jeffreygunn3530]

I'm not going to ask the obvious question, which is how are "queer" women experiencing "unwanted pregnancies" in the first place? I mean, they're presumably not having sex with men, so...

[@millsrickman7703]

Who the F knows

[@wistaban]

A year ago I was very unfit and unhealthy.I was skinny to the bone with muscle dystrophy. I got tired of what I saw in the mirror (skeleton) so I did something about it. I completely stopped eating take out, cut out all junk food(I do have chips on the weekend 😂) , quit eating sugar, quit drinking alcohol now 14 months sober, quit smoking weed, started working out four days a week and eating healthy home cooked meals. It's just as hard to put on healthy weight as it is to lose it for some people. I'm 6'1 and weighed 130lbs. It's really hard to stay dissaplined. Working out sucks, it's painful and it's easy to just be lazy and blame your looks on your surroundings. Today I weight 170lbs, muscular and toned and proud to look in the mirror. Only YOU are responsible for your health, you have to take It in your own hands, the problem with society today is blaming your faults and looks on others and not caring about yourself like you should.

[@Kovitlac]

I get them being frustrated that many forms of BC have effective BMI limits but....that's only one of many, many consequences of letting your weight get out of control. It should be motivation for losing the weight. Not another way to feel victimized.

[@cocofleming5434]

As much as I hate the fat phobia trend... there is some real truth to this issue. And condoms don't work for every guy. I've had condoms stay inside me because the ones they carry at the stores are too big for some men. Now as an obese woman who gained a lot of weight while living with an undiagnosed brain tumor. Drs refusing to consider anything besides me weight as to why I was sick. My tumor was literally found on accident. Once I started treatment for that I was able to start regaining my health. I lost over 120lbs. Then got covid and gained 40 back. Because of my health issues (including the brain tumor) it has taken me longer to recover than some people. I am now back on the downward slope... but having just gotten married recently I have now learned that birth control is not working for me. 2 unexpected pregnancies and losses with the depo shot... and now 3 unexpected pregnancies and losses with the nexplanon implant. These were used because of my health issues and my weight. My hormones are exactly why my body keeps killing my babies and why my cycle is too unpredictable to use as a marker for when to and not to have sex with my husband. Reality is the medical system is not honest about birth control. They want to push safe sex without facing the fact that birth control is not near as effective as they claim. I struggle to want to keep living over the last 2 years because of this. It actually angers me that the wokes want to talk in wokeness and not in actual fact. Instead of actual conversation to improve honesty and transparency in Healthcare and sex ed we have people reacting in extreme to the woke.

[@Badrecon33]

I really appreciate your take on this topic.

[@slimmingsidney3419]

Me being fat has caused me to be infertile. Yes, fat people can get pregnant, but its far less likely as fat stores excess hormones that basically acts like birth control. Thats why Ive been losing weight. Went from 386 to 302 from may to now

[@bethkrager6529]

You got this, Sidney! Rooting for you.

[@shannatoews9912]

Good for you!

[@tylersoto7465]

Brett's response at the end of each video, for being rude for not liking her video and telling us to be better is funny and love it every time lol

[@wisenber]

Color me ignorant, but why are lesbians writing about birth control? One would presume they've dodged any concern by making that choice.

[@deckrect]

The logic is if we're talking about fatphobia, then overweight women should not be having children. The phobia should avoid pregnancy.

[@jeremyg2732]

At what point do we just consider some people lost causes? Yeah I've gotten to that point with all the excuses.

[@thornwall1277]

HOW ARE HER AD-READ TRANSITIONS SO DAMN SMOOTH!?!?

[@puffdaddy83]

Ok I don't understand why they say phobia. Here is the definition of the word phobia. Phobia is an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal. Phobias are more pronounced than fears. They develop when a person has an exaggerated or unrealistic sense of danger about a situation or object. So what they are saying is people are afraid of them. That is what phobia means.

[@sterlinggecko3269]

BTW, the Copper Paraguard IUD is a good emergency contraceptive, in addition to being normal contraceptive

[@TheChrome2YourDome]

Brett please don’t give them ideas with the whole car thing. That sounds EXACTLY like something they’d say. 😭 🤣

[@gis3ll3ramir3z99]

I think they already do

[@chestnut4231]

Copper IUDs are considered emergency contraceptives because of the quick inflammatory response in the uterus that limits successful implantation and growth

[@n.b.barnett5444]

The two authors are both on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, so they literally have no skin in the game. Like my Italian grandfather told me, in reference to the Pope and birth control, "You no play-a da game, you no make-a da rules."

[@thatbapa]

Apparently I've been using "emergency" contraception for 15 years🤣 The copper IUD is bomb! Incredibly safe, I don't have to remember taking something, no hormones that mess with my PCOS, and best of all, I pay for four years of contraception what I would pay for hormonal birth control in 18 months. It's a godsend.

[@ProbablyBased]

Being obese makes it harder to conceive though?

[@mc3hamburgerechols561]

There have been cases where doctors will write off medical conditions as “oh you’re just over weight” and completely negate any underlying conditions

[@12jacobmar]

I'd be so embarrassed to be classified as "Larger Body" 🤣🤣

[@adamhoward4775]

All these ‘phobias’ are a huge stretch considering the definition of the word phobia

[@morrphina]

The whole fatphobia thing is the biggest crock of shit. Something they can’t talk about because it completely negates their argument (so they actually go out of their way to push these people out of the conversation altogether), is being underweight. I’ve personally struggled with gaining weight my whole life; I am 28 and have religiously stayed under 100lbs. If anyone thinks for even a second that every time I go to the doctor I don’t hear about my weight no matter what I go for, that I don’t struggle to find clothes, that I don’t hear from people on the street and strangers, “oh my god eat a cheeseburger, you look sick,” whatever, etc., you’d be wrong. literally the reason you went to the doctor is to better your health in someway or another; and if a doctor thinks that your weight is one of the most important and significant ways you can better your health, they’re going to tell you, because it’s their JOB. And that will occur more often if you are overweight or underweight.

[@saraholsen9981]

As someone who is overweight yes I have been told that hormonal birthcontrol is less effective . I also have been told that by less effective my doctors said that he meant about 80% effective instead of 97 percent . So i might want to use condoms too . I also gave been told that either IUDs copper and hormal would work great . I also think that this body positive culture is killing people . That is why I have taken my health into my I own hands and started on my weightloss journey .

[@reillyflaherty9234]

She has mastered the Shapiro ad transition

[@tynryder27]

Dude, Brett has such a beautiful smile and personality. Every time she says “be better” at the end of her videos, it always hits.

[@kugelblitz1557]

the title of this video alone is enough to make me want to grab a beer even though I'm not old enough yet.

[@antibigotpolice]

Same here, and I'll be old enough to drink in a year.

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

Safe sex is actually very similar to safe handling of firearms. Don't point it at anything you're not willing to destroy. Don't put your finger on the trigger until you're ready to fire. Treat all guns as if they are loaded. Know how to properly operate your gun. One can create a life and one can end a life. Respect the gravity of the situation.

[@WHEREAMI42]

Another aspect, I'd bet, is the fatter/uglier the girl the less likely she is to require the man to use a condom. Still, the most effective way to not get pregnant is to not have sex.

[@oatmilk4breakfast]

Why is being neurodivergent the new flex?? I hate living with mental illness. It's debilitating. Severe anxiety and depression are not a flex for me, I WISH I was neurotypical. Let's destigmatize mental illness WITHOUT glorifying it.

[@yumyuh6065]

I was pregnant and underweight my ob gynecologist literally told me “ thank god your not fat do you know how hard it is to get an ultrasound from a bigger woman that’s pregnant as well as measure the baby it’s the most difficult thing ever” I literally just smile he was a old man I let him pass since he was the one that delivered me when I was born but I felt bad for bigger women at that point like I didn’t know discrimination with weight existed there

[@shellyolds7985]

It definitely exists. I'm plus-size and currently pregnant for the second time. First kiddo is 15 months. My weight is brought up non-stop. Yes, I AGREE that I'm overweight. Yes, I AGREE that obesity can increase the odds of complications. Yes, I AGREE it's not healthy. Now that we AGREE, does it need to be brought up non-stop throughout the entire pregnancy? *sigh*

[@laradaluz4422]

The same thing happens to smokers. Doctors will mention the dangers of smoking, the risks associated with smoking and tell you to quit during each doctors visits. It is annoying but I believe it is your doctor's job to encourage a person to try quit bad habits and start living a healthier life.

[@Mrs_Homemaker]

@@shellyolds7985 plus size mom here. Three healthy pregnancies and homebirths. My midwives had a short discussion on nutrition and moved on. My body is healthy even at my size, I'm active, etc.

[@SunshineRox007]

@@shellyolds7985 the absolute risk when it comes to pregnancy complications from being obese is only slight. Try not to let it get to you, or maybe find a different doctor. It does not need to be brought up at each visit.

[@Tylerino]

​@@SunshineRox007Its their job to try to make a pregnancy as safe as possible, and obesity is a very controllable risk factor. Getting annoyed by them bring it up is like going to the doctor for an allergy, then when they tell you to stop eating *blank* you say " what can I do aside from that" They bring it up because you need to fix it

[@retrogametech1626]

IUD’S work perfect we have used them for 20 years only had 2 kids both after having the IUD removed so we could have a kid. Crazy it worked 100% of the time for us

[@talia8493]

I’ve had three IUDs and my body keeps ejecting them. I decided to use the most effective contraception aka abstinence

[@Animelover540]

I just track my ovulation after my IUD tore through my uterus and almost caused me to bleed to death. I track my ovulation and use spermicide near my ovulation, it’s been a year since I started and still haven’t gotten pregnant.

[@talia8493]

@@Animelover540 that’s horrible about the IUD

[@rissroo4325]

@@Animelover540 that stinks about your IUD and I’m sorry you had to endure that. I’ve heard a lot of stories like yours and that was one reason I stayed away from IUD’s.

[@christophergilbert2306]

Thanks for your bold decision Talia....!!! Takes guts, and brain power.

[@xmysterypig1o1]

I feel like the problem is people have this social bubble that hasn't been popped yet. Maybe they should try and go out into the REAL world and experience things before wining and complaining about a reality that's just in their head

[@romanbullard1630]

WHY IS FATPHOBIC EVEN A DAMN WORD? THIS GENERATION WILL MAKE ANY WORD WITH PHOBIC AT THE END OF IT🤦‍♂️

[@aaronspain3387]

It's almost as though there used to be some form of agreement in place between two people, where in they would agree to stay together through thick and thin, for life, and have children together, no matter the "consequences" or changes to their lifestyle they'd have to "suffer". I wonder what that system used to be called.... hmmm.... can't quite remember what it was called.....

[@richard77231]

Isn't contraception the same pre and post Roe reversal? Contraception is about preventing pregnancy. If you need an abortion, then you are by definition already pregnant!

[@cheryleaston6820]

There is always IUD, condoms and abstaining, 2 more options. I weighted 94 lbs when I got married and was told I would never get pregnant and I had no problems. Start being a responsible adult. Make the hard decisions.

[@blakely6835]

Same! I’ve had three healthy babies all conceived under 95 pounds!

[@gizmoenterprises3467]

fat is part of your endocrine system. the more fat you have, the less predictable your response to extra hormones will be.

[@oliviagilbert8351]

You know what also is a form of birth control? Not having sex… it’s really not that hard to not have sex. (Not exclusive to SA)

[@zekehelton3187]

Love your stuff brett

[@LP-hd9ou]

That Ad transition was so smooth! 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@Hazelnutmegan]

I’m fat. My view is that I don’t like fat-positive culture, but fat-shaming doesn’t necessarily help people become healthier. And if companies want to sell to larger customers, they have to have fat models. But no one who is fat is marginalized. Only issue I have is when you equated being fat with being lazy. Exercise isn’t the main factor in weight loss, nutrition is. Sumo wrestlers workout everyday for hours a day, yet bc of how much they eat, they gain weight. And when you workout or do lots of physical labor, your body compensates by either: 1. Chemically urging you to eat more. 2. Having you move less the rest of the day. So, while exercise & movement have many benefits: cardio, anti-aging, anti-stress, etc. & those benefits are available to both fat & thin people, weight loss isn’t one of them, unless it’s accompanied by diet. So, basically you cannot really tell how physically active (lazy or not) a person is by looking at them. You can tell whether they’re eating too much, but cannot tell activity level. It’s a mistake MANY OF DAILYWIRE HOSTS (and regular people) make, so I totally understand why you would make it, but it’s false. Thanks.

[@Imissnormal]

As someone who lives in a rural area yes every gas station sells them even out here.

[@vaehnilla6182]

Pretty soon our world is gonna be like Wall-E

[@TigersandBearsOhMy]

Telling people to just not have sex is the absolute most monstrous thing you can tell people these days, apparently. I've seen a few women absolutely melt down over the mere suggestion of the option.

[@StephanieHarris-eu7jn]

When you’re married, have children, and don’t want to have any more… you’re supposed to just stop having sex? lol I mean, abstinence is underrated in society today, but there are certainly times when it shouldn’t be expected.

[@Strasburg90fan]

First. Obesity causing pregnancy is the weirdest thing in the 21st century

[@ari3lz3pp]

You are now entering...the scary door. 😆 🚪🌌

[@26chiapet]

The coper iud has worked wonders for me. Yes it’s uncomfortable at the beginning.and it’s the It’s the non-hormonal b control

[@shanemjn]

Them: "trust the science" The science: "being overweight is unhealthy" Them: "reeeeeeeeeeee"

[@zacharysiple629]

1:48 They sell condoms out in the open at my local Kroger and VG's. They require a key, but still, they are RIGHT THERE.

[@TheNewsInASL]

It was hilarious how you tried to talk common sense with these, uh, I guess, "people." Don't have sex if you don't want a baby? What a novel idea! Someone should write a book about that! If only the people who have this problem of getting pregnant when they do not want babies could actually read...

[@nightlysobbing]

I always think that! Like, it's so simple. It costs nothing and is 100% effective at preventing pregnancy. Is so much of our society devoid of the slightest modicum of self control??