Question

Is the use of contraceptives justified? Give reasons.

Answer 1

Yes, the use of contraceptives is absolutely justified.

(i)The human population is increasing tremendously. Therefore, to regulate the population growth by regulating reproduction has become a necessary demand in the present times. Various contraceptive devices have been devised to reduce unwanted pregnancies, which help in bringing down the increased birth rate and hence, in checking population explosion.

(ii) Contraceptives provide an option for planning the family by spacing the pregnancies and avoiding unwanted pregnancies.

(iii) Contraceptives also guard against STDs to some extent.