If your regular birth control method failed or if you have had sex without birth control you can still prevent an unexpected delivery. Commonly known as the ‘Morning After Pill’ or ‘Plan B,’ this emergency contraception is two pills that contain a high dose of hormones that will prevent an egg from being fertilized and stop the Stork Overnight Delivery Service from sending out a delivery.
It is about 87% effective in preventing a visit from the Stork if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex or birth control malfunction, but is more effective the sooner it is taken. Emergency contraception does not work if you already have a delivery on the way. It should not be used as a regular form of birth control because it is not as effective as other methods.
Women and men 17 and older can get emergency contraception from pharmacists over-the- counter, without a prescription. If you’re under 17 you will need a prescription from a health care provider.
