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Campaign of @ibisrh.bsky.social working w/ our partners to educate & engage in support of over-the-counter birth control pills in the US. Join the movement to #FreeThePill! 🔗 www.freethepill.org

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rePROs Fight Back @reprosfightback.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: DYK you can get birth control pills without an Rx in the US? Opill is the first OTC birth control pill in the US—and now Walgreens + CVS Pharmacy have generic OTC daily birth control pills! 🥳 Learn more: bit.ly/GenericsFAQ #FreeThePill
Orange World Contraception Day graphic with the title: "generic over-the-counter daily birth control pills are here!" Followed by the text: "Generic and store-brand medications are required by the FDA to have the same dosage of the same active ingredient and offer the same safety and effectiveness as the brand-name version." There are photos below of Opill and generic daily birth control pills at pharmacies.
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Myra Batchelder @myrabatchelder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: DYK you can get birth control pills without an Rx in the US? Opill is the first OTC birth control pill in the US–and now Walgreens +CVS have generic OTC daily birth control pills! 🥳 Learn more: bit.ly/GenericsFAQ #FreeThePill
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5 things to know about generic OTC birth control pills  — Free The Pill
In July 2023, the first-ever over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pill, Opill, a progestin-only pill, was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Three years later, generic versio...
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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Reminder: Everyone should have access to the full range of #repro health care–including contraception, abortion, STI testing + gender-affirming care–no matter who they are or where they live ✨#FreeThePill Free the Pill
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Ibis Reproductive Health @ibisrh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: DYK you can get birth control pills without an Rx in the US? #Opill is the first OTC birth control pill in the US–and now Walgreens + CVS have generic OTC daily birth control pills! 🥳 Learn more: bit.ly/GenericsFAQ #FreeThePill
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Center for Reproductive Rights @reprorights.org · 26/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Reminder: Everyone should have access to the full range of #repro health care–including contraception, abortion, and gender-affirming care–no matter who they are or where they live ✨#FreeThePill
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Center for Reproductive Rights @reprorights.org · 26/09/2026
There are 12 states in the US that require insurance coverage of OTC birth control 🥳 This #WorldContraceptionDay, here’s how you can advocate for your state to join that list ➡️ bit.ly/state-otc-toolkit #FreeThePill
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Cobalt @cobaltadvocates.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re celebrating generic OTC daily birth control pills on shelves nationwide AND dreaming about what the family planning aisle would look like with *more* birth control options on the shelf 🤩✨bit.ly/46ndhdO #FreeThePill
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Center for Reproductive Rights @reprorights.org · 26/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, the Center for Reproductive Rights is proud to be part of @freethepill.bsky.social, a coalition-driven movement that helped pave the way for Opill, the first OTC birth control pill in the US! Learn more about Opill here ➡️ bit.ly/AllAboutOpillZine
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OTC birth control zine collection -- Free The Pill
Want to help us spread the word? We've created a series of zines--short DIY publications--to raise awareness and amplify evidence-based information about birth control pills and over-the-counter access! Check out this video from Advocates for Youth, ...
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Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA) @nohla.org · 26/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Reminder: EVERYONE should have access to #repro health care – including contraception, abortion + gender-affirming care – no matter who they are or where they live. #freethepill  Learn more - @freethepill.bsky.social  #HRT #GenderAffirmingCare #TransHealthcare #LGBTQHealth
graphic featuring two dark brown hands held together in the shape of a heart with a pack of round white pills between them and text that reads: Birth control is basic health care and it should be easy to access. Free the pill. #WorldContraceptionDay
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Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA) @nohla.org · 27/09/2026
Now more than ever, we must expand contraceptive options & improve equitable access to the full range of #repro health. This #WorldContraceptionDay, spread the word about generic OTC birth control pills -- now on shelves nationwide bit.ly/GenericsFAQ 💊 #FreeThePill @freethepill.bsky.social
Collage of photos of Opill brand boxes next to generic birth control boxes on store shelves, surrounded by text that reads: Generic over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pills are here! Generic and store-brand medications are required by the FDA to have the same dosage of the same active ingredients and offer the same safety and effectiveness as the brand-name version. bit.ly/GenericsFAQ
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, donate to #FreeThePill to support our work to advance contraceptive access and ensure OTC birth control pills are equitably accessible to all: ibisreproductivehealth.networkforgo…
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Reproductive Autonomy @reproautonomy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Get birth control pills without a prescription in the US! It's World Contraception Day and generic birth control pills are available on shelves nationwide. Generic= same ingredients, safety, effectiveness as brand-name but a lower price tag. #FreethePill #ReproductiveAutonomy #WorldContraceptionDay
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Ibis Reproductive Health @ibisrh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: It’s been 3+ years since #Opill's approval as the 1st OTC birth control pill in the US! Now #FreeThePill is working to bring combined pills OTC - b/c everyone should have access to the option that works best for them: ow.ly/rlF850ZQnyI
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This blog was coauthored by Kelly Blanchard, Free the Pill Steering Committee member and President of Ibis Reproductive Health, and Dr…
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AIDS United @aidsunited.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On this #WorldContraceptionDay, AIDS United is raising awareness about the importance of contraceptives. We are also proud to amplify the @freethepill.bsky.social coalition, and the first over the counter birth control in the U.S. Learn more about birth control pills: bit.ly/GenericsFAQ
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RHEP_CA @rhep-ca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
September 26th is #WorldContraceptionDay! Everyone should have access to the full range of #repro health care–including contraception, abortion + gender-affirming care.✨ Read @freethepill.bsky.social's guide to the first OTC birth control pill available in the U.S. 🔗 rhep.info/3TuqdeK
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OTC birth control zine collection — Free The Pill
Want to help us spread the word? We’ve created a series of zines—short DIY publications—to raise awareness and amplify evidence-based information about birth control pills and over-the-counter access!...
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re celebrating #Opill on shelves across the US–no Rx or ID needed!🥳 Check out this training from #FreeThePill to learn tips + tricks for starting a distribution program in your community ➡️bit.ly/OpillDistro
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Virtual Training: Opill Donations and Distribution — Free The Pill
If you’re interested in receiving free birth control products to distribute in your community, this training is for you! Learn more about Opill—the first-ever, over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pill available in the United States—and how you can distribute it for free in y
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, generic OTC daily birth control pills are on shelves nationwide! 🥳With the same ingredients, safety, + effectiveness as #Opill but a lower price tag 🏷️ they can help support access! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/GenericsFAQ 💊 #FreeThePill
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re celebrating generic OTC daily birth control pills on shelves nationwide AND dreaming about what the family planning aisle would look like with *more* birth control options on the shelf 🤩✨bit.ly/46ndhdO #FreeThePill
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Today we're celebrating #WorldContraceptionDay 🎉💊🌎 Wherever the wind takes you, whenever the moment strikes, #FreeThePill is manifesting ~ALL~ the OTC birth control options to appeal to your likes! 🔮
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Catholics for Choice @catholic4choice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Birth control is basic healthcare. And it should be easy to access. Including on Catholic campuses. #FreeThePill #WorldContraceptionDay
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SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change @siecus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
September 26th is #WorldContraceptionDay 🥳 There are 12 states in the US that require insurance coverage of OTC birth control. Here’s how you can advocate for your state to join that list ➡️ bit.ly/state-otc-toolkit #FreeThePill
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Ibis Reproductive Health @ibisrh.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Now more than ever, we must expand contraceptive options & improve equitable access. This #WorldPharmacistDay + #WorldContraceptionDay, we asked pharmacists from the #FreeThePill coalition for their take on generic OTC daily birth control pills: ow.ly/SHB850ZReyT
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Opill Twinning? Pharmacist’s take on the Role of Generics in Expanding Equitable Access
This blog was authored by Victoria Nichols, Free the Pill Senior Project Director at Ibis Reproductive Health
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Euki @eukiapp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: It’s been 3+ years since @opill_otc's approval as the 1st OTC birth control pill in the US! Now #FreeThePill is working to bring combined pills OTC - b/c everyone should have access to the option that works best for them: bit.ly/46ndhdO
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, learn about daily birth control pills from Mariela, Jessica, and Tulsi—physicians and clinical fellows trained by @reproductiveaccess.bsky.social!
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Now more than ever, we must expand contraceptive options & improve equitable access. This #WorldPharmacistDay + #WorldContraceptionDay, we asked pharmacists from the #FreeThePill coalition for their take on generic OTC daily birth control pills: ow.ly/t13u50ZReyU
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Opill Twinning? Pharmacist’s take on the Role of Generics in Expanding Equitable Access
This blog was authored by Victoria Nichols, Free the Pill Senior Project Director at Ibis Reproductive Health
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
On 9/22, we're hosting our "State of the #FreeThePill Movement" briefing to reflect on the current state of our work advancing equitable access to OTC daily birth control pills. Join us to learn about recent progress, ongoing challenges, and opportunities to take action ➡️ bit.ly/FreeThePillMovement
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Reproductive Freedom for All @reproductivefreedomforall.org · 30/08/2026
New routine: Repromaxxing. Repeat until reproductive freedom is protected for everybody. Because we build reproductive freedom together. Find your next action: bit.ly/4zHcjpU
Graphic with a purple checklist-style poster titled “How to Start Repromaxxing.” It lists six actions: “Know What’s Happening,” “Combat Disinformation,” “Join an Event,” “Contact Your Lawmakers,” “Vote,” and “Bring Somebody With You.” Decorative orange hearts, a flower, and a paper clip appear around the poster. “Reproductive Freedom for All” is at the bottom.
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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 20/08/2026
Evidence-based research is crucial to defending and advancing reproductive freedom. Repost to put the facts front and center. Learn more: gu.tt/4xaXavx #ReproductiveHealth
Navy and white text on a blue background says, "Guttmacher Research Roundup: Our latest findings on sexual & reproductive health in the US." Four bullet points summarize key findings from recent studies on patient knowledge of telehealth abortion, contraceptive use and preferences, evidence showing that contraception does not impact long-term fertility, and person-centered approaches to measuring contraceptive use.
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Abortion Fund of Ohio @abortionfundofohio.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Generic OPill is now hitting shelves! We've seen it retail at $14.99 for 1 month or $36.99 for 3 months vs $19.99 and $49.99 for the brand name. Check out the fact sheet from @freethepill.bsky.social at bit.ly/GenericOpill
Bright graphic with abstract teal, orange, and grey shapes and a cutout of boxes of bothOpill and its generic. Text reads, "The first non-prescription birth control pill now has a generic version!Bright graphic with purple, pink, orange and teal abstract shapes.  Text reads, "Opill (Norgestrel) basics: Daily birth control pill without prescription. Available in-store or online—no age requirement or ID needed in the US. Starts preventing pregnancy in 2 days. 98% effective when taken at the same time each day. Uses the hormone progesterone, differing from most RX daily pills that combine progesterone & estrogen. p.s. Since it is progesterone-only, OPill is a safer birth control option for folks who are already take estrogen!"
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
There's a new pill on the shelf! 👀 Three years have passed since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill, the first over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pill, and generic versions are now allowed to be sold—we've already seen one at Walgreens and are excited for more to come!
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Opill was approved by the FDA 3 years ago and we haven't stopped talking about it since. 👀 We're so glad to see it every time we walk through the family planning aisle, available to anyone and everyone—without ID, health insurance, or prescription—right off the shelf. 🙌
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
It's been three years since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a daily birth control pill for over-the-counter (OTC) use—a historic first in the United States after 50+ years of prescription-only access! ✅
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
People w/ disabilities belong in decisions that shape health care, education, workplaces, and community life—and their contributions benefit everyone. Whether they know it or not, many people use & rely on disability-led advocacy and design: voice dictation, closed captions, curb cuts, audiobooks, ♾️
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
We are so proud and honored to continue doing this work alongside our 275+ member coalition of reproductive justice advocates, researchers, health care providers, youth activists, and dedicated orgs + individuals who share a common vision for expanding bodily autonomy!
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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
NCLR Legal Dir. Shannon Minter breaks down what SCOTUS did & what they didn't decide in yesterday's trans student athlete case. The main take away? Although this decision is disappointing, it is a setback, not the end of the road.
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What the Supreme Court did not decide in the trans sports case
The ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J. leaves open the door to inclusive policies, writes attorney Shannon Minter.
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
A few weeks ago, the Office of Legal Council within the Department of Justice released a memo indicating a shift in the US government's decades-spanning position regarding the rights of folks with disabilities to receive care while in their communities. (1/🧵)
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Juneteenth honors the legacy of resilience, strength, and the enduring fight for freedom. It uplifts ongoing social liberation movements, celebrates progress, and recognizes barriers maintained by those same systems of oppression. The right to bodily autonomy is essential to our collective freedom.
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Every June, we celebrate the existence, resilience, and gorgeous diversity of queer + trans communities 🌈 Everyone deserves equitable access to care that respects their identity, honors their autonomy, affirms their dignity. The freedom to make decisions about our lives + bodies belongs to us all!
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
In 1965, the US Supreme Court decision in Griswold v. Connecticut established the basis for the right to privacy with respect to intimate practices, AND, along with rulings in other cases, views the right to privacy as "protected from governmental intrusion" ➡️ #GratefulForGriswold #FreeThePill
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
While #FreeThePill day has come and gone, that doesn't mean we're done celebrating! You can get the first-ever daily birth control pill available in the United States for 25% off with code FTPDay2026 on opill.com thru June 9 🎟️💊🛒 Check out bit.ly/AllAboutOpillZine to learn more about #opill!
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
May honors and celebrates the cultures, contributions, and histories of 🌟ALL Asian + Desi Americans spanning East, West, South, and Central Asia 🌟Native Hawaiians, on + off the continent 🌟Pacific Islanders of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia ...that are woven into the fabric of the United States
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
LGBTQ+ youth and those with disabilities don’t always feel safe in schools. Sex education helps prevent bullying and harassment, which supports safer school environments for all young people. We must #ProtectSexEd and advocate for a curriculum that includes all experiences and identities.
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Help us raise awareness about OTC birth control pills + the importance of contraceptive equity ➡️ Save + send this post to spread the word about #opill, the first daily birth control pill available WITHOUT a prescription in the US! Use code FTPDAY2026 for 25% off your order on opill.com thru June 9🛒
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Have you met the Sex Education Collaborative? They are: 🍎Sex educators and trainers 📚Curriculum designers 🏛️Policy experts 📣Local and national organizations 💪🏽Ready to help YOU advance #SexEdForAll in your community! Learn more at SexEducationCollaborative.org
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Sex Education Collaborative Online Portal
The Sex Education Collaborative (SEC) brings together leading organizations in the field to provide training and support for those implementing sex education around the country. Together, we created SexEducationCollaborative.org—a one-stop shop for educators and administrators everywhere.
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Sex ed is more than pregnancy + HIV/STI prevention, and is NOT about "teaching kids to have sex." This May, let’s set the record straight. #SexEdForAll teaches young people how to build healthy relationships + better self-esteem. Learn more: sexeducationcollaborative.org/sex-e…
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Sex Ed For All Month | Sex Education Collaborative Online Portal
May is Sex Ed For All Month, an effort spearheaded by the Sex Education Collaborative in collaboration with the federal Sex Education Coalition and a national coalition of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations committed to ensuring equitable and accessible sex education f…
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
4 reasons we #TrustTeens with decisions about their reproductive health: ✅Teens deserve bodily autonomy ✅Teens are experts in their own bodies ✅Teens are worthy of respect ✅Teens deserve human rights #FreeThePill
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
It's #SexEdForAll Month, but access to sex ed is becoming more difficult. Young people have the right and deserve to learn the information and skills they need to protect their health. 💪✨
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Tired 😴: More states requiring medically inaccurate, abstinence-only, fear-based programs that shame and judge young people 👎 Wired 🤩: Sex education that affirms all young people and helps them navigate sex and relationships without shame or stigma and have better mental health! 🙌 #SexEdForAll
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Though we’ve won OTC access for the 1st time in US history, there's still work to be done to lay the groundwork for future OTC switches of other birth control pills & the fight continues for insurance coverage and affordability. Support our work today ➡️ bit.ly/FreeThePill-donate
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rePROs Fight Back @reprosfightback.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
This #FreeThePill Day, we finally have a daily birth control pill available OTC! Now, we need equitable access for *everyone* who wants it. Take action today: freethepill.org/take-action
In this Free the Pill Day graphic, there is a shopping cart with digitally illustrated boxes falling into it holding the following: Opill, condoms, lube, tampons, combination birth control pills, emergency contraceptives. There is a blurred photograph in the background of shopping aisles.
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