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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In South Africa, you need a prescription to obtain birth control.<ref>[Global Oral Contraception Availability http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html]</ref> | In South Africa, you need a prescription to obtain birth control.<ref>[Global Oral Contraception Availability http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html]</ref> | ||
According to a 2015 UN report, it was estimated that about 65% of women in South Africa (who were married/in unions and between the ages of 15 and 49) used any form of contraception, including traditional methods. It was estimated that about 12% of women had unmet family planning needs. The most common forms of contraception were contraceptive injectables (about 30%). This was followed by female sterilization (about 15%), birth control pills (about 12%), and condoms (about 5%). There were low rates of usage for IUDs (about 1%) and male sterilization (less than 1%). There was practically no usage of contraceptive implants (0.0%) or vaginal barrier methods (0.0%).<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> | |||
Generally speaking, South African women do receive education related to contraception. However, they may have limited knowledge of the range of contraceptive options available.<ref>[https://www.health-e.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ContraceptionPolicyServiceDelGuidelines2013.pdf]</ref> | |||
In 2014, the South African government revealed a new family planning strategy. Under this new plan, contraception options were expanded, including the introduction of Implanon Nxt (contraceptive implant). The government also sought to increase demand for less popular contraceptives, like IUDs and condoms.<ref>[https://www.health-e.org.za/2014/05/06/guidelines-national-contraception-fertility-planning-policy/]</ref> | In 2014, the South African government revealed a new family planning strategy. Under this new plan, contraception options were expanded, including the introduction of Implanon Nxt (contraceptive implant). The government also sought to increase demand for less popular contraceptives, like IUDs and condoms.<ref>[https://www.health-e.org.za/2014/05/06/guidelines-national-contraception-fertility-planning-policy/]</ref> | ||
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* Steps to Health: Sells Mpower menstrual cup. Address: Cnr. Kendel & Boundry Roads, Constantia / Diep River/ Tel: 021 712 5050. | * Steps to Health: Sells Mpower menstrual cup. Address: Cnr. Kendel & Boundry Roads, Constantia / Diep River/ Tel: 021 712 5050. | ||
* The Good Stuff: Sells Lunette and My Own Cup. Address: Cavendish Square, Claremont, Cape Town. Tel: 002721 674 4380. | * The Good Stuff: Sells Lunette and My Own Cup. Address: Cavendish Square, Claremont, Cape Town. Tel: 002721 674 4380. | ||
* Wellness Warehouse Kloof: Sells Mpower menstrual cups. Address: 50 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001. Tel: 021 480 9500. | |||
The local brand Mpower Menstrual Cups sells a standard and light flow menstrual cup which can be bought on takealot.com | The local brand Mpower Menstrual Cups sells a standard and light flow menstrual cup which can be bought on takealot.com | ||
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* [http://ncwsa.org.za/ National Council of Women of South Africa]: "NCWSA aims to bring together women of all ages and all walks of life in South Africa, to learn more about local, national and international affairs that affect us all." P.O. Box 1242, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa, Tel: 011-834-1366. Email: info@ncswa.org. | * [http://ncwsa.org.za/ National Council of Women of South Africa]: "NCWSA aims to bring together women of all ages and all walks of life in South Africa, to learn more about local, national and international affairs that affect us all." P.O. Box 1242, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa, Tel: 011-834-1366. Email: info@ncswa.org. | ||
* [http://www.womensnet.org.za/health/whppam.htm Women's Health Project]: "At present, the project's aims are to develop and promote research assessing the implementation of integrated women's health services, to help policy makers reach a consensus on the integration of women's health services and primary health care, to expose nurses to gender sensitive approaches to women's health, to promote the existence of a vibrant women's health movement, and to facilitate agreement between NGOs and government agencies on a common list of development indicators to guide program development." Address: Third Floor, Spencer Lister Building, P.O. Box 1038, South African Institute for Medical Research, University of the Witwatersrand , Box 1038, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa, tel: +27 11 489 9925/17/05, fax: +27 11 489 9922, E-mail: womenhp@sn.apc.org or womenhp@wn.acp.org | * [http://www.womensnet.org.za/health/whppam.htm Women's Health Project]: "At present, the project's aims are to develop and promote research assessing the implementation of integrated women's health services, to help policy makers reach a consensus on the integration of women's health services and primary health care, to expose nurses to gender sensitive approaches to women's health, to promote the existence of a vibrant women's health movement, and to facilitate agreement between NGOs and government agencies on a common list of development indicators to guide program development." Address: Third Floor, Spencer Lister Building, P.O. Box 1038, South African Institute for Medical Research, University of the Witwatersrand , Box 1038, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa, tel: +27 11 489 9925/17/05, fax: +27 11 489 9922, E-mail: womenhp@sn.apc.org or womenhp@wn.acp.org | ||
* Black Sash: 5 Long St. , Mowbray, 7700 Cape Town, South Africa, Tel: +27 21 685 3513, fax: +27 21 685 7510, E-mail: sn0286@connectinc.com | |||
* The Divorce Support Programme: 77 Prieska Road, Sybrand Park, Rondebosch, 7700, Cape Town, South Africa | |||
* Forum for African Women Educationalists South Africa (FAWESA): c/o African Gender Institute, Cambria House, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7700, South Africa. Phone: +27 21 686 5815 or 650 2970/1/4102- extension 227. Fax: +27 21 686 0006. Email: fawesa@agi.uct.ac.za | |||
* [http://www.iranti-org.co.za/ Iranti]: "Iranti-org is a queer human rights visual media organization based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Iranti-org works within a human rights framework as its foundational platform for raising issues on Gender, Identities and Sexuality." Director: Jabu Pereira, jabu@iranti-org.co.za | * [http://www.iranti-org.co.za/ Iranti]: "Iranti-org is a queer human rights visual media organization based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Iranti-org works within a human rights framework as its foundational platform for raising issues on Gender, Identities and Sexuality." Director: Jabu Pereira, jabu@iranti-org.co.za | ||
* [http://www.womensnet.org.za Women's Institute For Leadership, Development And Democracy]: 187 Bree St., Longsbank Building, 12th Floor, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa, Tel: (27-11) 836 5656, Fax: (27-11) 836 5620 | * [http://www.womensnet.org.za Women's Institute For Leadership, Development And Democracy]: 187 Bree St., Longsbank Building, 12th Floor, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa, Tel: (27-11) 836 5656, Fax: (27-11) 836 5620 | ||