Miscarriages

[Estro Felino]

Well, infertility is a natural form of birth control on species level. Overpopulation often raises infertility significantly.
But your question was about miscarriages.

Or homosexuality could be a form of natural birth control. Since homosexuality is natural and innate. So mother Nature operates this way.

 

[Heyo]

Or homosexuality could be a form of natural birth control. Since homosexuality is natural and innate. So mother Nature operates this way.

As far as I'm aware there is no correlation between homosexuality and population pressure. No matter the circumstances, the frequency of homosexuality in a given species is constant over time.
Thus, it isn't controlling anything (or controlled by anything).

 

[Estro Felino]

As far as I'm aware there is no correlation between homosexuality and population pressure. No matter the circumstances, the frequency of homosexuality in a given species is constant over time.
Thus, it isn't controlling anything (or controlled by anything).

There are biologists who believe it is a form of birth control. The nature defends itself from overpopulation. Of course they are just opinions, it was not scientifically substantiated.

 

[Callisto]

There are biologists who believe it is a form of birth control. The nature defends itself from overpopulation. Of course they are just opinions, it was not scientifically substantiated.

I'm no biologist. IMO it sounds plausible and would seem to make sense but likely it's not due to the small percentage of the population that is homosexual. I would think there would need to be higher numbers in order to be effective.

 

[Estro Felino]

I'm no biologist. IMO it sounds plausible and would seem to make sense but likely it's not due to the small percentage of the population that is homosexual. I would think there would need to be higher numbers in order to make a perceivable difference.

Surely. It is just a hypothesis.
Back to the topic, miscarriages might be another form of birth control, because it is proven that some women are genetically not apt to carry out pregnancies. Very small numbers.

 

[Alien826]

Something somewhat off topic, but interesting just the same. "Reverse pregnancies" or resorption.

It happens in cats and other species too I believe. The female's body absorbs the fetus/s into itself and thus ends the pregnancy. It makes a lot of sense in a time of limited resources. The female not only ceases putting any further energy into the pregnancy, but reclaims some of what she already has expended.

 

[Sand Dancer]

There are biologists who believe it is a form of birth control. The nature defends itself from overpopulation. Of course they are just opinions, it was not scientifically substantiated.

Education and equality for women seem to be a better form of birth control. In the developing
nations, there would be a higher incidence of homosexuality then, but there isn't.

 

[Estro Felino]

In the developing
nations, there would be a higher incidence of homosexuality then, but there isn't.

That's a good point.

 

[Heyo]

Something somewhat off topic, but interesting just the same. "Reverse pregnancies" or resorption.

It happens in cats and other species too I believe. The female's body absorbs the fetus/s into itself and thus ends the pregnancy. It makes a lot of sense in a time of limited resources. The female not only ceases putting any further energy into the pregnancy, but reclaims some of what she already has expended.

I know it happens with rabbits. Resorption makes more sense than miscarriages but only a few species are able to resorb.

 

[Secret Chief]

Could a miscarriage be seen as a type of birth control?

I guess if an abortion is murder then a miscarriage is manslaughter. At least ten years.

 

[Fool]

I guess if an abortion is murder then a miscarriage is manslaughter. At least ten years.

interesting. that is going to pretty much mean prison time for most all women

 

[Secret Chief]

interesting. that is going to pretty much mean prison time for most all women

Excellent - a major boost for the American slave prison economy.

 

[Sand Dancer]

I guess if an abortion is murder then a miscarriage is manslaughter. At least ten years.

A woman's body is complicit, even though her mind is against it. Yep, manslaughter.

 

[Subduction Zone]

A miscarriage is an uncontrollable medical event, so no.

One can, but it is far from guaranteed, try to induce one. Starving oneself could do the trick. Dehydrating oneself dangerously might do it too. The problem with physically inducing a miscarriage is that one has to put one's own life at risk to an extent. And it is likely to happen.

 

[TheBannerofHomuraAkemi]

Could a miscarriage be seen as a type of birth control?

Oh yes, if aborition are illegal and the person pregnant can't get one. Falling down the stairs or being thrown down the stairs is going to be looking pretty good for some people.

 

[Heyo]

One can, but it is far from guaranteed, try to induce one. Starving oneself could do the trick. Dehydrating oneself dangerously might do it too. The problem with physically inducing a miscarriage is that one has to put one's own life at risk to an extent. And it is likely to happen.

There are some plants known to contain abortifacient chemicals. I won't tell you witch because that knowledge has led to spontaneous combustion in the past.

 

[Sand Dancer]

A woman's body is complicit, even though her mind is against it. Yep, manslaughter.

Sarcasm...

 

[Fallen Prophet]

Could a miscarriage be seen as a type of birth control?

No.

 

[SkepticThinker]

No.

Hmm, so people can't cause miscarriages to happen?

 

[Fallen Prophet]

Hmm, so people can't cause miscarriages to happen?

They could - but that would not be "birth control" - it would be an "abortion".

Birth control is the prevention of pregnancy - while terminating an existing pregnancy is an "abortion".

Are you now confirming what those on the Right have always accused those on the Left of believing?

That they consider "abortion" to be a form of birth control.