[View this email in your browser]( Presented by Plan B One-Step emergency contraception The below is an excerpt from a first-person essay written by Emily Murphy. For a long time, I didnât understand the true beauty of sex. Between sex scenes in movies and TV shows, and lyrics about sex in songs, the real meaning got lost, and I feel as if it quickly became, âjust something you do with the person you like.â And, it actually wasnât until a moment in college that I understood just how powerful and special sex could truly be. Later that night, after I totally aced my test and couldnât stop smiling about how my boyfriend and I said we loved each other, my birth control reminder alarm went off. Within seconds, I felt my smile turn into a jaw drop, and I cursed at myself for forgetting to take my pill the night before, yet having sex anyways. After stress-texting my friends and my boyfriend, we all felt that even though I probably would be okay, and the risk of getting pregnant was low, I should take [Plan B One-Step®](. Plan B is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy before it starts by temporarily delaying ovulation. It must be taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex or birth control failure, and the sooner itâs taken, the better it works. So, luckily, I was able to head to the drug store that same day, and purchase it. I was definitely nervous about buying it, but after reading more about Plan B online and talking to the pharmacist, I realized that there was nothing to be nervous about. The pharmacist shared with me that Plan B works by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary, so there is no egg to meet the sperm. (But in case you donât want to chat with a pharmacist, thatâs cool too. Plan B is available over the counter -- no prescription, ID or age check needed!) Just get it off the shelf at any major retail store. Think of it like this: no egg, no fertilization, no pregnancy. I felt so relieved to also learn that taking it wouldnât impact my ability to get pregnant in the future. Thinking back, Plan B gave me the opportunity to be in control of my sex life, and enjoy sex, even after my initial contraception plan failed. Itâs really common for accidents to happen in the bedroom, like a condom breaking, forgetting to use a condom, or realizing that you didn't take your birth control pill that day. And, as a busy college student, there is so much going on -- between classes, tests, and club activities -- it's easy to forget a pill and get caught up in the moment. Knowing that Plan B is there when I need it has empowered me to feel confident in my relationship with sex. Read more of Emilyâs story in [The Real Sex Talk]( on HerCampus.com. HCXO,
The Her Campus Team This is a sponsored email. Opinions are 100% our own. Disclosure: The information in this email may be useful but does not constitute medical advice. This Article is not used to make diagnoses, prescribe medicine or provide treatment, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals who are familiar with your individual medical needs. For questions about birth control and other womenâs health issues, please talk to your healthcare professional. [Facebook](
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