By Julie Burkhart
We've known for a long time that access to
contraception and reproductive health education lower the rate of unplanned
pregnancies. In Colorado, a
recent program to allow young women access to free contraception has
dramatically lowered the state's teen birth rate. Unfortunately, anti-choice
lawmakers are working to end funding for the program.
Anti-choicers still diligently work to deny
women true reproductive freedom, which inhibits a higher quality of life.
States actually save around seven dollars of public health care funding for one every dollar they
spend on contraception.
It's clear that education about contraceptive
options and sexual health actually help people live healthier lives. At
South Wind Women's Center, we help every patient choose a contraceptive method
for managing their fertility. Many of our patients have not had adequate
education about their reproductive health.
Sex is still taboo in many parts of this
country, and ignorance abounds. To combat this serious problem in our
community, we are hosting a sex ed panel in Wichita
Julie A. Burkhart
Founder and CEO
Trust Women and South
Wind Women's Center
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