April BOTM #1 - Ejaculate Responsibly by Gabrielle Blair
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Join us for a book club discussion of Ejaculate Responsibly by Gabrielle Blair!
Whether you’re brand new to our group or a longtime member, this event is for you. We love welcoming new readers, so if this is your first meetup, you’ll be in great company.
### 📚 What We’re Reading
In Ejaculate Responsibly, Gabrielle Blair offers a provocative reframing of the abortion issue in post-Roe America. In a series of 28 brief arguments, she deftly makes the case for moving the abortion debate away from controlling and legislating women’s bodies and instead directs the focus on men’s lack of accountability in preventing unwanted pregnancies.
Highly readable, accessible, funny, and unflinching, Blair builds her argument by walking readers through the basics of fertility (men are 50 times more fertile than woman), the unfair burden placed on women when it comes to preventing pregnancy (90% of the birth control market is for women), the wrongheaded stigmas around birth control for men (condoms make sex less pleasurable, vasectomies are scary and emasculating), and the counterintuitive reality that men, who are fertile 100% of the time, take little to no responsibility for preventing pregnancy.
The result is a compelling and convincing case for placing the responsibility—and burden—of preventing unwanted pregnancies away from women and onto men.
### ✨ What to Expect
- A relaxed, welcoming discussion (no pressure to be a literary expert!)
- Guided questions to spark conversation
- Space to share favorite characters, moments, and theories
- Friendly fantasy lovers who enjoy thoughtful conversation and a bit of chaos
You’re welcome to come even if you didn’t finish the book — just be aware there may be spoilers during discussion.
### 🧋 What to Bring
- Your self!
- Optional: snacks or a drink, depending on the venue (more details will be shared when we post the location)
- Your thoughts, hot takes, and favorite quotes
### 📍 Location Details
The exact location will be posted closer to the event date. Keep an eye on the event page for updates on where to find us and any venue-specific details. We’ll also share tips on how to spot our group when you arrive.