Is Plan B access bad for girls?

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Is Plan B access bad for girls?

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Jun 10, 2013

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A court decision to lift age restrictions on purchasing Plan B emergency contraception set off a firestorm of controversy. Cristen and Caroline talk about what Plan B does and its impacts on young women's sexual health. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jun 10, 2013

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Is Plan B access bad for girls?

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