So it’s your first time buying Plan B

After getting over your first time having sex, you’re more willing to explore new things. You’ve finally been initiated into the adult world and become more tempted to dig into the archives of porn sites to try new angles, positions and pleasure points.

But unfortunately, as young people, we can be stupid and become too excited, throwing away responsibility to use preventative forms of birth control. Lucky for us, we’re living in a progressive era, where fuck-ups are welcome, and there’s a backup plan to avoid buying booties in nine months. Most girls are embarrassed about buying Plan B, but this is how you can get over the nerves.

Forgive yourself immediately

You can blame him for using the ‘handy dandy’ pullout method all you want, but you know in your gut that it was a bullshit way to prevent getting pregnant in the first place. So instead of banging your head against the wall, thinking ‘my mom is going to kick my ass’, realize the end of the world isn’t here yet and you need to start taking action.

Hating yourself for being irresponsible is normal, but it shouldn’t be something that consumes you. The answer is simple. You made a mistake and now you’re going to do something to fix it.

It’s not that expensive

I’ve had to buy the morning after pill, myself…twice! It’s not something I’m exactly proud of, but hey, it gets the job done and I can keep doing mine. While I usually would recommend just buying the off-brand version of Plan B (because it’s $10 less depending on the pharmacy), you shouldn’t go discount when you’re entire life is at stake. Just because I was a cheap bitch doesn’t mean you should be.

The most you’ll spend on the Plan B pill is $50, and I’d say that’s a steal in comparison to what you’ve spent on bud to last you through the weekend. Suck up your pride and spend the money because it’s probably your most worthwhile investment.

And no, the pharmacist won’t judge you

The wave of judgement you think you’re going to face is all in your head. After I walked into the pharmacy asking for help getting the over the counter drug, I was stared at my phone and the floor because I felt a lot of shame. But there’s no reason to be because you’re there to get your life back and make sure your future is set the way you want it to. Also, the people in line judging you right now have their own set of medical issues. You’re the least of their worries, girl.

Go with your partner or a friend

What’ll make the experience the least intimidating is dragging either the culprit responsible for you being there, or your best friend to judge you into a fetal position.

I went with my boyfriend the first time I had to use the pill and the second time I went at it alone (I became a pro at this game). It helps so you don’t keep thinking ‘I hate my life’ or do something completely rash. You’ll have a second opinion to diagnose how dumb you were and to make sure you’re being way more careful. It’s there when you need it, but just don’t go overboard, okay girl?

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