The article “Education or Dogmatism?” expressed concerns about a recent cycle tracking seminar which, “leaned heavily on the drawbacks of hormonal contraceptives.” The body literacy event was co-hosted by the Students for Life Club, Falconnettes and HER Campus to provide information about the impact of ovulation on the female body. Cycle tracking is an important subject that is often overlooked in discussions about women’s health.

The Students for Life club is not offended by the article because one of our goals is to engage with students in healthy conversations regarding women’s health. Our club offers new perspectives for individuals to make fully informed decisions. We have reservations about the article because it inadvertently closes the door to any organizations that may offer different approaches to women’s health.

Criticism towards the speaker, Lauren Seerdin from 3W Medical for Women, for focusing on the drawbacks of birth control medication, inadequately captures the purpose of the event. Hormonal birth control medication is rarely questioned for its impacts on long-term women’s health. No information was omitted. Trade-offs for hormonal contraceptive medication are commonly taught in public health education, and are always disclosed to its users.

The presentation provided hope for alternative pregnancy prevention methods that may be more compatible with long-term health goals. Disagreement is respected, but it should not evoke hostility through labels like “dogmatism” because it hinders the possibility of establishing common ground. This presentation bridged the gap in the educational narrative by providing deeper insight on ovulation mechanics without shame.