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In Paraguay, you can purchase many forms of contraception, such as pills and condoms, without a prescription.  You should be able to access multiple forms of contraception, including condoms, pills, injectables and IUDs, in Paraguay. You can also obtain emergency contraception (the morning after pill) without a prescription. While you may technically need a prescription, locals have confirmed that pharmacists sell EC without a prescription. You can receive STI tests at various clinics, and there are specialized testing resources provided by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and SOMOSGAY for the LGBT community. You can find pads and tampons sold in pharmacies and supermarkets. If you are interested in menstrual cups, there is a local seller, which we have included in the "Menstruation" section. Regarding pregnancy and recommended ob/gyns, we have included some information below. Note that women receive 12 weeks of maternity leave but only 9 weeks include wage coverage. Finally, abortion is completely illegal except for cases when the woman's life is endangered by the pregnancy. This law is strictly enforced. While there is an underground abortion network in Paraguay, there are many unsafe and untrained providers, so it's recommended that you exercise extreme caution if you are considering this route.