The pill and getting your tubes tied have been two of the most popular methods of contraceptives since 1982 (“Which Methods Do Women Use” ). As to how easy women can get the pill, it isn't as effective. In order to be put on the pill, you have to go and see your doctor who will give you a prescription. Now what about younger teens who are too embarrassed to go ask for the birth control, or women who don't have a lot of time to wait for an appointment to their doctor? The pill should be as easy as buying male contraceptives, and it should not be required to get a prescription or a doctors visit to be safe even for teens.
For women these days, getting birth control can be a time consuming, and stressful method for a female contraceptive. According to the Guttmacher institute, “making birth control easy to access over the counter has been an on going struggle and the
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By removing this it will help younger and busy women prevent even more unwanted pregnancies” (“The Policy Behind Over-The Counter Contraception” ). In order to get birth control women need a doctors visit and a prescription. Most women have full time jobs and other children to take care of so time is an issue when it comes to this contraceptive. Also teens who are sexually active may be embarrassed to go to their parents and ask for a doctors visit while others may also not have coverage for doctors or prescriptions so there is no way for them to get the pill. As said in an article from The New York Times the pill is , “a potential way to improve contraceptive access and use, and possibly decrease the unintended pregnancy rate.” (Gonchar). Making the pill easier to get, like not having to get a prescription can help women make their choice that may best suite them when it comes to contraceptives. In order for easier birth control, it should be available over-the counter and minors should be able to purchase without a hustle. It is even