Today is Thanks, Birth Control (BC) Day, an exciting time for everyone to share the reasons why they love birth control.
For teens and young adults in Mississippi, this event is a chance to get real about birth control as they start figuring out what works for them. It also creates important convos about sex and contraception that are sometimes culturally ‘off-limits’ to discuss.
In this post, we’re spilling the tea on why Thanks, BC Day is important to Mississippi teens, complete with tools you can use to learn more.
Shares the Facts
With organizations like Power to Decide and Bedsider sharing resources full of medically accurate information on birth control, Thanks, BC Day is a call to engage with facts.
A report from the Center for Mississippi Health Policy found that 30% of sexually active teens in Mississippi aged 15 to 18 used oral birth control, IUDS, injections, the ring, or patch methods to prevent pregnancy. Meaning, teens are using a variety of ways to reach their health goals.
If you’re finding it hard to choose between methods, why not make today the day to see which one works best for you? Do research, write up questions, and then find your nearest clinic using our clinic finder.
Celebrates Personal Choice
Mississippi’s pervasive purity culture can make it hard for teens to have important conversations around sex and contraception. Thanks, BC Day is a reminder of your power to decide!
The truth is: knowing what birth control works for you is part of planning a healthy future. We’ve got the deets on over 15 types of birth control methods you can use to set things in motion.
Builds Awareness on BC Access
Thanks BC Day empowers people to share their stories and fight to keep contraception protected. In this post-Roe era, building awareness is especially important for Mississippi teens.
During the 2024 legislative session, a law that would have ensured federal protections for contraception (AKA: “Right to Contraception Act”) was downvoted by Republican members in both the House and Senate. Meaning, birth control access may not be protected in the near future.
Keeping tabs on legislative policy and voting in every election ensures things like birth control access, sex-ed, and health care coverage stay protected. Make sure your voice is heard at the polls!
Sharing is Empowering
Share this post with someone you know who may have unanswered questions about BC and invite them to tune in today! Help break the silence and show support for organizations working to increase access to fact-based sex ed.
For more info on Thanks, BC Day, check out this blog post. More resources listed below!
