So much for Plan B. The European equivalent to our morning-after pill may have some flaws. Turns out that the birth control alternative won’t work for women that are over 176 pounds. The company, Norlevo, is now updating its packaging to warn women of the requirements. I’d sure hate to be the couple that found out the hard way. Hit the jump for more info.
Recent Study Reveals More Women Rely On The “Pull-Out” Method???
Im sure we have all been taught that the “Pull Out Method” may be one of the least working forms of birth prevention, but according to the New York Magazine, this generation has been dubbed the “Pull Out ” Generation! In light of this, HuffPost asked 8 women to share their stories and explanations on whether they prefer to be on the risky side of things or not, when it comes to sexual healing, hit the jump for more!
Roman Polanski Says WHAT About Birth Control!?
Well, if anyone should keep quiet about women and their rights, it would probably be Roman Polanski. In the 70’s he was convicted of statutory rape of a 13 year-old and then fled to France. He hasn’t returned to the United States since and remains a free man. However, while at the Cannes Film Festival debuting a new film, Polanski decided to chime in on women’s birth control. Keep reading to see what he had to say.
NFL: Giants Rookie David Wilson Believes He’ll Be In The HOF & Says ‘I’m Like Birth Control. You Have To Believe in Me’
Ok, so we all know the Giants are my team. I’m ride or die! But this is a lil crazy. Not only is the quote crazy, but isn’t this the kid that was crying after he fumbled?! I guess there’s nothing wrong with some confidence! Giants running back David Wilson hasn’t even rushed for 100 yards in his career yet — and he’s played in just six games — but the rookie has a pretty good idea of what his legacy will be when it’s all said and done. GameTimeGirl
NYC High School Student Given Birth Control & Morning After Pill Without Parents Knowing
Students at 13 New York City high schools were given the morning after pill and other forms of birth control without their parents being informed. The school nurse can given students oral or inject-able contraceptives along with ‘Plan B’ without parental consent unless parents opt of the of program. CATCH, Connecting Adolescents To Comprehensive Health, has teamed up with the schools to prevent teen pregnancies that ultimately lead to more students dropping out of school and never receiving the proper education needed for a good job. Many think the program is a good idea so those who wanted to have sex young are at least using protection while others believe it will encourage more youth to have sex before they are ready condoms and Plan B are more readily available so they will never know the seriousness of having sex. Read more below. Julie A.
Missouri Legislature Overrides Veto Of Birth Control Bill
Republicans did a good thing down in Missouri today. Their Governor Jay Nixon wanted to allow employers and insurers to refuse to cover birth control, abortion or sterilization for moral reasons, but their State Legislature vetoed the bill. Bravo. Read more below. FunkFlex
