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* In Portugal, you can find '''condoms''' in pharmacies, supermarkets and even condom vending machines. Some NGOs and nonprofits also distribute free condoms, such as [https://www.aidshealth.org/#/archives/countries/pt AIDS Healthcare Foundation]. | * In Portugal, you can find '''condoms''' in pharmacies, supermarkets and even condom vending machines. Some NGOs and nonprofits also distribute free condoms, such as [https://www.aidshealth.org/#/archives/countries/pt AIDS Healthcare Foundation]. | ||
* In Portugal, you can purchase '''contraceptive pills (birth control pills)''' | * In Portugal, you can purchase '''contraceptive pills (birth control pills)''' at pharmacies. While you may technically need a prescription, and some pharmacies will request to see your prescription, you'll also encounter pharmacies that do not require a prescription for you to purchase BC pills. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Microgest, Microgynon-30, Minigeste, Neomonovar and Nordette. | ||
* You can find the '''contraceptive ring (Nuvaring or Circlet)''' in many Portuguese pharmacies. For example, Farmácia Ibéria in Lisbon and Farmácia Continente Amadora in Amadora sell Nuvarings (as of October 2017), but we believe that the majority of Portuguese pharmacies do, so you don't need to seek out special pharmacies. | * You can find the '''contraceptive ring (Nuvaring or Circlet)''' in many Portuguese pharmacies. For example, Farmácia Ibéria in Lisbon and Farmácia Continente Amadora in Amadora sell Nuvarings (as of October 2017), but we believe that the majority of Portuguese pharmacies do, so you don't need to seek out special pharmacies. | ||
* You can find the '''contraceptive patch''' in Portuguese pharmacies. The patches that are available are Evra. | * You can find the '''contraceptive patch''' in Portuguese pharmacies. The patches that are available are Evra. | ||