Pill Popping
I noticed this article on the BBC website this morning.
In summary, the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is offering women free emergency contraception due to the number of unwanted pregnancies resulting from Christmas frivolities. Women can order ‘the pill’ in advance over the phone, after a chat with a nurse.
Initial reaction: hilarity.
Further cogitation led to incredulity.
I wonder what other sexual health charities are thinking about this? It feels slightly irresponsible to be pushing a contraceptive that doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)… Or are they also offering the opportunity to book GUM clinic appointments in advance too?
Isn’t prophylaxis always better than reactionary?
So I ask where are the condoms and education on STD transmission?
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