ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Birth control sabotage

Birth control is like a safety net that helps prevent people from getting pregnant. It comes in many different forms like pills, shots, patches, and devices that go inside the body. Some people choose to use birth control because they aren't ready to have a baby yet, or they don't want one at all.

Birth control sabotage is when someone deliberately messes with another person's birth control without their permission. This can happen in a lot of different ways. For example, someone might throw away their partner's birth control pills so they can't take them. Or, they might puncture holes in a condom before using it.

Sabotaging birth control can have really serious consequences. It might lead to unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, or other health problems. It can also be a form of abuse, because it takes away someone's ability to make choices about their own body and their own life.

It's important to remember that birth control is a personal choice, and everyone has different reasons for using it (or not using it). If someone is trying to force their partner to get pregnant or trying to prevent them from using birth control, that's not okay. It's important to have open and honest communication with partners about birth control and respect each other's choices.