Do you ever go to your neighborhood pharmacy for stuff you need like gum, hairspray or magazines? How about a grocery store that has a pharmacy?
If you do and ever have questions about condoms or other methods of birth control like pills, the patch, the ring, or Emergency Contraception (the ‘morning after’ pill), pharmacists can be a big help. They can tell you how to use them correctly and some of the things you might expect when using them.
If you’re looking for things that you don’t need a prescription for like condoms, lubricant (lube) or tampons, the pharmacist can help you find them and tell you how to use them correctly. If you’re 17 or older, you can get Emergency Contraception (EC) from your pharmacist without a prescription. If you’re under 17, you can still get EC with a prescription – ask your pharmacist!
- Locate a pharmacy with a pharmacist who can provide EC directly.
- Find a “youth-friendly” pharmacy near you.
- If your pharmacist isn’t able to help you or you don’t get the information you need, remember that you can always get answers to your sexual health questions from a health clinic. Find one near you.
- Here’s a story about two teens who could have asked their pharmacist for help.