The humble birth control method is just one of many reasons California is expected to see almost 50,000 fewer births in 2021, the nadir of a national COVID “baby bust.”
California is poised to drop its mask mandate for a vaccine-fueled summer of lust — but when it comes to protection, Angelenos like Jahkara Smith won’t rely on antibodies alone.
“A lot of my friends have gotten IUDs recently,” said the 24-year-old Air Force veteran, a YouTube-icon-turned-TV star. “Even if you lose your healthcare, it’s already in there. They’re not going to come take it out.”
