I think there was something about viagra helping men with something other than boners? Like it was a heart or memory thing? And thats why that's covered by health control. So I really dont think they can get rid of covering BC since many women use that for medical reasons as well besides trying to not get pregnant, if anything they'll be able to just get rid of it being prescribed for it's intended use ( so basically if you just want to use BC for pregnancy prevention or viagra to get a boner those would be things that arent necessary to your health for the most part? So youd have to pay for it if you wanted it.)
If they need something for their hesrt, they can look to something that isn't viagra.
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No, viagra is covered for soldiers with PTSD. It doesn't help with memory and definitely doesn't help your heart (hence why older men with heart problems can't take it). There's no reason why birth control shouldn't be given on health care even if it's "just to prevent pregnancy" (because of course that's not the reason why it was invented right (?)). I'm on the pill because:
1) I don't want a baby. I hate children.
2) I hate having a period. They're painful, they make you sore, they're pricey. They generally suck ass.
I've been on it for ten years on and off and I have never paid for it and I'm never coming off it ever again. A prevention is always better than a cure, there's too many unwanted babies out there as it is and too many women unable to afford birth control especially now.
Actually it does help with your heart, my great aunt had to take it for that, and it was what it was intended for when it was created, the boner thing was a side effect
@peachypersimmon , but there's other forms of birth control that last longer than pills, so women can use those instead of the pill pack every month. Also, I agree there's way too many babies but if you're using it JUST to prevent pregnancy then thats your choice and you shouldn't just get it because you chose something. If its a medical issue that you can't fix then it becomes a health issue and something that can be perscribed to fix it since you didnt choose the medical issue.
And also, everyone hates their period. And yeah theyre painful and pricey and suck, the pill isn't going to help with that. They'll help with the pain but that'd be for something other than pregnancy prevention. And if you can't afford $10 a month or even a box of condoms ( and you can get individual condoms for free) to prevent having a kid then you shouldn't be having sex at all.
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Yes but other forms of birth control are usually not as reliable, need to be done via a surgical procedure and can go horribly wrong (like the coil for example).
And yes, the pill CAN stop you from having a period. Certain ones like the one I'm on called Microgynon stops the ovaries from releasing an egg, therefore no period. Others like Celeste* can just make periods lighter.
Saying that people shouldn't have sex if they cannot afford a kid is like saying you should not eat in case you get obese. A woman's body is her choice. And anyway, what about married couples? Like my husband and myself, we don't want children but does that mean we should stop having sex? Don't be stupid. Don't act like it's only single women who use birth control, or that women are a bunch off hussies who should keep their legs closed to avoid pregnancy. There are people who live well below the poverty line, people who cannot afford shampoo or other basic commodities. Remember that.
Doctor: We have a cure! Yes a cure! It's fantastic and non-invasive and if you decide you like the disease it's 100% reversable! It can prevent life altering changes to the honor roll student who made one bad decision. It can prevent a woman who is raped from facing yet another traumatizing decision while still dealing with the emotional trauma that was already thrust upon her. And it can even reduce the amount of pain you have every month for the rest of your life!
Female patient: That sounds great! Can I get it? I pay a monthly fee to subsidize any medical decision I make every month for my entire adult life.
Doctor: You sure can! You know your body best and can make any decisi-
*Government pops into the room and shakes it head*
Doctor: uuuuh sorry. That will be $150 a month.
-M
To all those who think the pill is super expensive: you're wrong. Most bc pills have multiple generics that run for $25- $40. Unless you're on an expensive one like lo loestrin ( which offers manufactuerers discount cards anyways) or for whichever reason you can not take a generic and demand brand, the pill is relatively cheap. Im not supporting paying out of pocket for it, but the pill is not "a lot more" than the quoted price nor is it $150.
Other birth control methods other than the pill, those are pricey. Like plan b which is $50 for 1 pill and you'd have to take multiple times a month to prevent pregnancy in an active sex life or the depo shot which is approximately $150 every 3 months (Still only $50 a month).
Again, I don't support it but if you're going to form an opinion you should have least have real facts.
i have endometriosis, and without birth control, i am in extreme paralyzing pain in which i could end up in the hospital over. I take Birth control to help regulate that, and with it covered, it costs 10$ a month. if it's not covered, it costs upwards of 60-70$ a month IF IM LUCKY. so please, tell me about how it's good to take away coverage for birth control, and instead fund boner pills
How about neither?
1) I don't want a baby. I hate children.
2) I hate having a period. They're painful, they make you sore, they're pricey. They generally suck ass.
I've been on it for ten years on and off and I have never paid for it and I'm never coming off it ever again. A prevention is always better than a cure, there's too many unwanted babies out there as it is and too many women unable to afford birth control especially now.
And also, everyone hates their period. And yeah theyre painful and pricey and suck, the pill isn't going to help with that. They'll help with the pain but that'd be for something other than pregnancy prevention. And if you can't afford $10 a month or even a box of condoms ( and you can get individual condoms for free) to prevent having a kid then you shouldn't be having sex at all.
And yes, the pill CAN stop you from having a period. Certain ones like the one I'm on called Microgynon stops the ovaries from releasing an egg, therefore no period. Others like Celeste* can just make periods lighter.
Saying that people shouldn't have sex if they cannot afford a kid is like saying you should not eat in case you get obese. A woman's body is her choice. And anyway, what about married couples? Like my husband and myself, we don't want children but does that mean we should stop having sex? Don't be stupid. Don't act like it's only single women who use birth control, or that women are a bunch off hussies who should keep their legs closed to avoid pregnancy. There are people who live well below the poverty line, people who cannot afford shampoo or other basic commodities. Remember that.
Female patient: That sounds great! Can I get it? I pay a monthly fee to subsidize any medical decision I make every month for my entire adult life.
Doctor: You sure can! You know your body best and can make any decisi-
*Government pops into the room and shakes it head*
Doctor: uuuuh sorry. That will be $150 a month.
-M
Other birth control methods other than the pill, those are pricey. Like plan b which is $50 for 1 pill and you'd have to take multiple times a month to prevent pregnancy in an active sex life or the depo shot which is approximately $150 every 3 months (Still only $50 a month).
Again, I don't support it but if you're going to form an opinion you should have least have real facts.