Over-the-Counter Birth Control

You don't need a prescription for condoms, sponges, spermicides, and other OTC contraceptives. Are they effective? Before you rely on one for birth control, learn about their pros and cons.

Birth control pills would be hard to access for over half a million women and girls if Planned Parenthood is defunded.

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