Birth Control
Birth control is about equality for women. Using birth control lets women plan when and whether to have a family. In fact, 98 percent of women use birth control at some point in their lives.
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The Men Behind "Woman Up"
The very same men leading the War on Women want you to “woman up.” Sign our letter to show these anti-choice politicians what “Woman Up” means to you.
The War on Women Infographic
Do you think that it's wrong for politicians to interfere in women's personal, private medical decisions? Check out our infographic and share it with your friends.
Featured Efforts
No-Cost Birth Control
Birth control will soon be available to millions of women at no cost. No-cost means that women will be able to get their prescriptions for birth control filled without a copay. Learn More »
Stories
Sandra
VIDEO: Contraceptives can cost a woman over $3,000 during law school. For a lot of students who, like me, are on public-interest scholarships, that's practically an entire summer's salary.
Katrina, 20
When I was in 7th grade I began menstruating. I had no idea what kind of pain I was in store for in the following years. Every month when I would get my period I would be in bed, in tears, from the pain of my cramps.
The Problem
Many anti-choice activists oppose birth control just as much as they oppose abortion.
- They work to block women's access to birth control at pharmacies and hospitals.
- They lie about birth control to perpetuate a myth that it causes an abortion. Birth control is not abortion.
Our Solution
There are many ways to make sure that women get the birth control they need. Better access means fewer unintended pregnancies.
- Emergency contraception (EC) can prevent pregnancy if used up to five days after sex.
- Pharmacies should not be able to refuse to fill a woman's prescription for birth control.
- The government should make sure that low-income women can afford birth control at family-planning clinics.
- If an insurance company covers prescription drugs, it should cover prescription birth control, too.
News & Updates
Nancy Keenan to Depart NARAL Pro-Choice America
Nancy Keenan, who became president of NARAL Pro-Choice America in December 2004, will continue her strong and successful leadership at the helm until the January 2013.
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