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With reproductive rights in jeopardy after the fall of Roe v Wade, having access to contraception is more important than ever in order to control if, how and when we get pregnant. And according to the Centers for Disease Control, it’s a necessity: 62 percent of people with a uterus who are of reproductive age are currently using some form of contraception.
But even though we’ve had some version of the birth control pill since the 1960s, there have only been a few ways to actually get birth control in people’s hands, and the most common way was by visiting a doctor’s office. For some people, that’s not a problem: They have a solid relationship with their primary care physician or OB-GYN and have no issues requesting and then receiving a prescription for birth control. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for everyone.
There will soon be the option to get over-the-counter birth control all over the U.S. , which is a great one for many people who do not have health insurance or access to a doctor’s office. However, not everyone is in a position — geographically or financially — to get a birth control prescription from a doctor or pick it up from a pharmacy. Luckily, these birth control delivery companies exist that allow you to get or renew a birth control prescription and have it sent straight to your door, with or without insurance.