Even though emergency contraception is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy, students face unique barriers to access.
Depending on where the school is located, getting to a pharmacy can be difficult or impossible for students who don’t have a car.
Even if you can find EC, the cost can be a huge barrier as it costs $40-$50 at a pharmacy, which is out of reach for many students.
In addition to all of these barriers, there can be a lot of stigma, shame, and discomfort in the process of getting EC. Many pharmacies still keep EC behind the counter or in a locked box, so you have to have a conversation with a pharmacist or store clerk in order to buy it.