Must-See: Fascinating New Video Shows Why Contraceptive Coverage Is Crucial For Women [VIDEO]

With the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act late last month — and our blissfully imminent access to affordable contraception, thanks to that ruling — what better time to reflect on why accessible birth control is important to women?

A new video from the Guttmacher Institute explains all the benefits that come from contraceptive use in the U.S. And while the video notes that contraception is a “virtually universal in the United States,” perhaps we need a quick refresher on just why it’s so crucial:

The typical American woman wants only two children. To achieve that goal, she will need to use contraception for about 30 years.

Some people say cost isn’t a problem because condoms are available in every drugstore. But, in reality, cost can be a major barrier to a woman’s choice of contraceptive method.

Even for a woman with health insurance, the pill can cost hundreds of dollars a year. And long-acting methods like the IUD and the implant—the most effective methods available—have even higher upfront costs.

Hundreds of dollars a year for 30 years? No, thank you. Watch the Guttmacher video for more fascinating stats:

[Via Shakesville]

TAGS: ACA | affordable care act | contraception

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