morning after pill
The Politics of Plan B
This clip, from the new film "The Purity Myth," explores the politics of making Plan B, the 'morning after pill,' available without a prescription. From The Purity Myth, produced & distributed by the Media Education Foundation, featuring Jessica Valenti.
Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception? The FDA Saga Continues
by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check
February 10, 2011 - 5:27pm (Print)
Are you tired of waiting for the FDA to get its head out of you-know-where and finally approve over-the-counter sales of emergency contraception? Then let them know.
Follow Jodi Jacobson on Twitter, @jljacobson
How to Stop the Right's Campaign Against Rape Victims
by June Carbone
January 31, 2011 - 3:45pm (Print)
It is time to propose practical changes that would actually cut public expenditures, protect rape victims and make the anti-women animus that motivates these proposals visible for all to see.
Am I Pregnant?
by Amie Newman
December 16, 2010 - 5:36pm (Print)
If you're worried, check out Planned Parenthood's newest online tool - a widget designed to help you figure out if you're pregnant, what options are available and how to access those options.
A Step Backward in Washington: State to Undo Rule Mandating Pharmacies Fill Prescriptions Without Discrimination
by Amie Newman
August 23, 2010 - 7:19pm (Print)
The Board of Pharmacy for the state of Washington has officially submitted a proposal to rewrite its own rule, which mandated that pharmacies fill prescriptions "without delay or discrimination."
Just How Anti-Choice Is Republican Candidate Dino Rossi?
by Amie Newman
August 20, 2010 - 9:14am (Print)
Is Washington State congressional candidate and former state senator, Dino Rossi, not anti-choice enough for his fellow GOP-ers?
Roundup: Misinformed, Misunderstood and Misled - Why We Need Sex Education
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
July 20, 2010 - 9:16am (Print)
A new study in Australia shows women don't understand the morning after pill. But the biggest problem is a lack of understanding in their own reproductive health.
Roundup: ella and Iowa, A Tale of Two Anti-Choice Outrages
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
June 14, 2010 - 9:16am (Print)
Telemed procedures in Iowa, a possible longer window of opportunity for using a new morning after contraceptive? It's hard to tell what upsets the anti-choice more these days.
Roundup: Complaints, Victories, and Useless Ultrasounds
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
May 28, 2010 - 8:43am (Print)
The U.K. pregnancy services ad brings in a bevy of complaints, Mexico approves the morning after pill for rape victims, Crist still waits for a bill, and mandatory ultrasounds are found mostly useless.
Emergency Contraception: Dispelling Media Myths and Misperceptions
by Elizabeth Westley and Anna Glasier, International Consortium for Emergency Contraception
April 19, 2010 - 2:11pm (Print)
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are now available in many countries, but have failed to have the desired impact on unwanted pregnancy rates. Why is this? Earlier barriers to access are becoming less and less prevalent. A market for ECPs has been demonstrated and numerous manufacturers and distributors are keen to supply ECPs products; in many countries they are starting to be mainstreamed into norms, pre-service training, and services.
