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contraception

[kon-truh-sep-shuhn] / ˌkɒn trəˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
family planning
Synonyms


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Dozens of universities across the country now carry emergency contraceptives in vending machines, according to the American Society for Emergency Contraception.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2023

"Contraception is essential for many women and this is a big step forward in making these services easier for women to access," she added.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2023

As we mark World Contraception Day, we're closer than ever to breaking down barriers to contraception.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2023

“This research is a huge leap—we’re really excited about it,” says Joyce Briggs, president of the Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs, a nonprofit that has been advocating for a nonsurgical contraceptive since 2000.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 6, 2023

Another ad from Americans for Contraception depicts two men sitting at a bar and contemplating a House bill that would codify the right to birth control.

From Washington Times • Oct. 20, 2022




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