The real life impacts of social media contraception advice

Imagine wanting to get contraception but not being able to get the appointment you need, then falling pregnant while you wait. That’s the bleak situation for an increasing number of women, according to the British Pregnancy Advisory service.

For young women looking for advice on contraception, it’s a confusing world. The merits of proven birth control methods, such as the pill, are currently a hot topic of discussion on social media platforms, but not all the information is reliable.