Okay, the world is facing one dire issue after another. Activists are overwhelmed, not knowing what to tackle first. So I guess this diary is rather frivolous in the face of all that, but I’m really bumfuzzled by this
NYT article.
CBS and Fox have refused to air Trojan condom ads because they are not specifically tailored to the prevention of STDs and might, gasp, promote the idea of birth control.
The article goes on and on about whether or not this is reasonable. It discusses the presence of erectile dysfunction ads and ponders why Trojan ads can’t be shown on these networks.
But it never mentions the fact that ads for female contraception can be seen everyday – low dose pills, chewable pills, rings, patches. Yes, they can be advertised. But condoms for birth control!!!!! OMG. Could it be possible that men have some responsibility for this? Apparently, Fox and CBS think not.