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In the United Kingdom, a prescription is required to obtain birth control. Overall, contraceptive use is very common with an estimated 84% of women of reproductive age using some form of contraception and 22% of women using oral contraceptives.<ref>[http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0193123.html Prevalence of Contraceptive Use in Selected Countries]</ref> Furthermore, it's estimated that the United Kingdom has the second most prevalent usage of condoms in the world.<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1CHn6J3MIZbMD2fHhX-gt3n9wOA4&hl=en_US Most Prevalent Condom Use Around the World]</ref> | In the United Kingdom, a prescription is required to obtain birth control. Overall, contraceptive use is very common with an estimated 84% of women of reproductive age using some form of contraception and 22% of women using oral contraceptives.<ref>[http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0193123.html Prevalence of Contraceptive Use in Selected Countries]</ref> Furthermore, it's estimated that the United Kingdom has the second most prevalent usage of condoms in the world.<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1CHn6J3MIZbMD2fHhX-gt3n9wOA4&hl=en_US Most Prevalent Condom Use Around the World]</ref> | ||
Contraceptive services are | Contraceptive services are available free on the NHS. Most GP surgeries can prescribe contraception. More information is available on the NHS choices contraception guide.[http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/contraception-guide/Pages/where-can-i-get-contraception.aspx]. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||