While women should have access to a full choice of contraceptive methods, buying the pill on the internet presents huge risks to the many disadvantaged young women who lack sexual health education.
With sexually transmitted infections on the rise, there is a need for young people to be more informed about sexual health.
The emphasis should be on more information for those who don't have access to it. Young women don't just need help with the biological side of things; they also need an insight into relationships and support to raise self-esteem to make informed choices about their sexual behaviour.
Many of the young women who attend YWCA sexual health sessions feel this support is crucial. Buying the pill online is a modern solution but not the answer to our growing need for a different kind of sexual health education.
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