Madeline Pasimio, DDS
Madeline Pasimio is a practicing dentist in the San Francisco Bay Area and the author of Contrary to Conception — a deep dive into the history, science, and lived experiences behind birth control.
She wrote the book to:
• Debunk myths
• Expose misinformation
• Help individuals understand their biology
• Create solidarity around a deeply personal journey
Her goal wasn’t controversy.
It was clarity.
Modern Author Program
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“What even qualifies me to write a book?”
—Madeline Pasimio, DDS
What Changed?
When Maddie first considered writing a book, she asked a simple question:
“What qualifies me?”
The answer she received: learning.
That shifted everything.
Instead of waiting to feel “expert enough,” she leaned into curiosity, research, and community conversation.
Through the writing process, she:
• Refined early, scattered ideas into a focused thesis
• Connected with other emerging authors for idea development
• Discovered how many people carried untold stories about contraception
• Realized the power of truth-telling through narrative
What began as uncertainty became a book grounded in science, empathy, and lived experience.
