7 Reasons Why You Should Be Able To Get Birth Control Pills Without An Rx

Imagine being able to buy birth control pills without having to schedule an appointment, take time out of your day to see a doctor, and then take the prescription to be filled by a pharmacist. What if you could just walk into a store and buy some? This reality is closer than you may think.

Doctors, policymakers, and politicians are increasingly calling to make birth control pills available over-the-counter. In fact, later this year, California will become the first state to sell the pill without a prescription. Here are seven reasons why this is an idea that should be put into action ASAP.