Contraception for All?

I read an article today about making oral contraceptives (Birth Control) available over the counter without a prescription.

I can see both the positives and negatives in this topic.

On the plus side, it would allow for more women to have access to these medications especially low income families who feel they can't afford a doctor's visit. I believe that everyone no matter their economic status should have the access to effective birth control. The article stated that 21% of low-income women would be very likely to use birth control if they could get it OTC. The other positive side to this is the prevention of unplanned pregnancy. Unfortunately abortions are still legal in this country, having birth control available over the counter would help prevent this in the future.


On the other side i can definitely see birth control getting into the wrong hands. Teenagers are the most likely to abuse this system. I feel that if they do move birth control OTC and ID should be required and only approved for those 18 and older. Hormones are running wild at this age and I can see young teens who have no idea what they're getting themselves into going out to buy birth control. That decision should be between the parents and the child at that young age, not the teens themselves.