If you insist on looking it as merely transactional, then they are providing sex, and possibly, exclusive sex (in commited relationships). Most would reckon that very valuable.
I also challenge the risk is low. It is among the greater of risks among drugs. And for no medical benefit. They in fact are reproductive poisons. The same "benefit" (non conception of children) can be achieved with barrier methods (no side effects) or abstinence (no side effects).
Hundreds if not thousands. Only a tiny number get reported, they rest are just random strokes or whatever. Big pharma needs its money. Still though, any risk is too much when risk free avenues exist.
You are right that sex itself isn't that valuable, which would make me think you more amenable to abstinence. But children are valuable. And no amount of money can buy you one. Your mileage, of course, may vary.
Who's risk? And what financial gain?
If you insist on looking it as merely transactional, then they are providing sex, and possibly, exclusive sex (in commited relationships). Most would reckon that very valuable.
I also challenge the risk is low. It is among the greater of risks among drugs. And for no medical benefit. They in fact are reproductive poisons. The same "benefit" (non conception of children) can be achieved with barrier methods (no side effects) or abstinence (no side effects).
Hundreds if not thousands. Only a tiny number get reported, they rest are just random strokes or whatever. Big pharma needs its money. Still though, any risk is too much when risk free avenues exist.
You are right that sex itself isn't that valuable, which would make me think you more amenable to abstinence. But children are valuable. And no amount of money can buy you one. Your mileage, of course, may vary.