I’m in a rural and very impoverished part of California where the highest instance of teen pregnancy occurs and where unintended pregnancy reigns. This is excelent news for us as it is deeply needed and I certainly hope that it will be utilized. I’ve been to PP (the only one in our county, only open three days a week…

Is there a reason you think that you would know better than the entire American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists? I’m pretty sure they’ve probably thought of the risks. Even if the pill is free, a doctors visit is an impediment for lots of people because of cost, time, transportation, etc. The experts agree…

For what it’s worth, I’ve found that many pharmacists are more up to speed on drug interactions, new medicines, and -don’t tell doctors this- are pretty decent primary care professionals. I live in an area that has a shortage of doctors, and people use the local pharmacist as much as their GPs.

They argue that birth control should be entirely over-the-counter and easily available without a prescription.

It’s almost like these people believe that if you give women affordable, easily accessible birth control it will dramatically reduce the number of unplanned pregnancy and abortions.

As much as I appreciate the similar phone apps that have come out, I really really like this being a separate device. When I was kidnapped, my attacker totally took my phone. This Athena thing is unsuspecting and discreet.

I’m sorry, but rape is a real thing and minimizing the feelings of insecurity a lot of women have is not ok. Women should be able to feel secure in the public space.

He's leaving here, but says to check his Twitter for BCO news. Seems like it will keep going. Now we have to import all our inside joke. :)