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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In the US, | In the US, emergency contraceptive pills are the most common forms of emergency contraception. It is legal to purchase Plan B (and other brands that have levonorgestrel as their active ingredient) in New York without a prescription<ref>[https://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1075/emergency-contraception NYC - Emergency Contraception]</ref>, and there is typically little stigma related to the act. You can emergency contraceptive pills at many drug stores, such as CVS. However, a 2014 Columbia study found that 20% of NYC pharmacies unlawfully refused to sell ECPs to male shoppers.<ref>[https://www.mailman.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/one-five-young-men-unable-purchase-emergency-contraception One in Five Young Men Unable to Purchase Emergency Contraception]</ref> In other words, you should be able to find ECPs -- and, if one pharmacy refuses, simply visit another one (and there are many). | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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The United States has no travel restrictions related to HIV status. There are many low-cost and free STD testing services in New York City. They typically do not require appointments, and they run on a first come, first serve basis. So it is recommended that you arrange for a test on a day when you have time to wait to receive your tests and results. Some STD clinics also offer vaccines for meningitis, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, as well as alcohol and drug treatment. | The United States has no travel restrictions related to HIV status. There are many low-cost and free STD testing services in New York City. They typically do not require appointments, and they run on a first come, first serve basis. So it is recommended that you arrange for a test on a day when you have time to wait to receive your tests and results. Some STD clinics also offer vaccines for meningitis, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, as well as alcohol and drug treatment. | ||
There are many low-cost and free STD testing services in New York City. They typically do not require appointments, and they run on a first come, first serve basis. So it is recommended that you arrange for a test on a day when you have time to wait to receive your tests and results. Some STD clinics also offer vaccines for meningitis, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, as well as alcohol and drug treatment. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get it=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get it=== | ||
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(thanks to NYU Langone Medical Center for providing much of this info) | (thanks to NYU Langone Medical Center for providing much of this info) | ||
===Insurance Consultants & Resources=== | ===Insurance Consultants & Resources=== | ||
* Callen-Lorde Community Health Center (356 W 18th St, +1 212-271-7200) - "Callen-Lorde’s team of LGBT friendly insurance navigators are available to help determine if you’re eligible for free or low-cost health insurance under Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act and, if so, help you enroll. Our trained staff will meet with you, screen what programs and financial assistance you qualify for, help choose a plan that fits your healthcare needs and submit the application on your behalf. Enrollers are available at our main clinic located at 356 West 18th St, and our satellite location at 39 West 19th St. during the following hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:00pm, Friday – 1:30pm – 4:45pm, Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm" More info: [http://callen-lorde.org/getinsured/ Callen-Lorde Get Insured] | * Callen-Lorde Community Health Center (356 W 18th St, +1 212-271-7200) - "Callen-Lorde’s team of LGBT friendly insurance navigators are available to help determine if you’re eligible for free or low-cost health insurance under Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act and, if so, help you enroll. Our trained staff will meet with you, screen what programs and financial assistance you qualify for, help choose a plan that fits your healthcare needs and submit the application on your behalf. Enrollers are available at our main clinic located at 356 West 18th St, and our satellite location at 39 West 19th St. during the following hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:00pm, Friday – 1:30pm – 4:45pm, Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm" More info: [http://callen-lorde.org/getinsured/ Callen-Lorde Get Insured] | ||
* NY Department of Health Medicaid Info: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/ | * NY Department of Health Medicaid Info: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/ | ||
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===Women's and Reproductive Health Services=== | ===Women's and Reproductive Health Services=== | ||
* [http://www.bookofchoices.org/ Book of Choices] | * [http://www.bookofchoices.org/ Book of Choices] | ||
*[https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Planned Parenthood] | *[https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Planned Parenthood] | ||
*[https://www.pelvicrehabilitation.com/postpartum-pelvic-pain/ Post Partum Pelvic Pain] | |||
* Margaret Sanger Center 212.965.7000 26 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012 | * Margaret Sanger Center 212.965.7000 26 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012 | ||
* The Bronx Center 212.965.7000 349 East 149th Street, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10451 | * The Bronx Center 212.965.7000 349 East 149th Street, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10451 | ||