Free EC Day

Planned Parenthood clinics in 34 states are giving away emergency contraception (aka "the morning after pill," Plan B) today.

Today, December 6, more than 350 Planned Parenthood health centers in 34 states across the country are following suit, offering free EC to every woman who needs it. "Every woman deserves every chance to prevent unintended pregnancy," says Wendy Grassi, director of public affairs for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, which will offer free EC at its six health centers in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Sarasota and Ft. Myers. And in light of the recent ruling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowing over-the-counter access to EC for women 18 and older, Free EC Day is also a timely opportunity to educate women and couples about how to get EC, how to use it, and how to take greater control over their sexual and reproductive health.