Protect Your Love: Unisex T-Shirt

Feeble Attempt Design Description: I thought it would be fun to make a sort of PSA-type design with this phrase and incorporate some of the contraceptive methods available today. Originally I was going to include other methods too but the design became too cluttered. It is great to live in a time with so many options. The IUD being “T” shaped, was perfect to incorporate into the lettering. I also wanted to make sure to represent methods of male birth control since it is a team effort. Condoms are still the main option today and the o shape within the package fit the “O” in the design. The needle/syringe is multi-representational as it can stand for the Depo shot for women or a vasectomy (which can be reversed)  for men.

Inspired by a post that kept getting shared around Facebook that said something about if you are having your period at this time you will be ovulating near/on Valentine’s day so be extra careful. I can’t remember the context, but I thought of the phrase my aunt once said “Make Love, Not Babies” and how funny I thought it was as a play on the war slogan. Looking it up, the war slogan was actually quite risque at the time as it was an update on an early 1900s message “Make Peace Not War.” It reflected the free love movement of the 60s which was also the era when different birth control methods were being created.

If you are curious about learning more about different birth control methods, I highly recommend this website. https://www.scarleteen.com/article/sexual_health/birth_control_bingo

Manufacturer Description: The unisex soft-style t-shirt puts a new spin on casual comfort. Made from very soft materials, this tee is 100% cotton for solid colors. Heather colors and sports grey include polyester. The shoulders have twill tape for improved durability. There are no side seams. The collar is made with ribbed knitting to prevent curling damage.

.: 100% Cotton (fiber content may vary for different colors)
.: Light fabric (4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²))
.: Eurofit
.: Tear-away label
.: Runs true to size