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How much does the morning-after pill cost? I’m under 18 and I don’t have a lot of money.

A: Emergency contraception is also known as emergency birth control, backup birth control, the morning after pill, and by the brand names Plan B One-Step and Next Choice. 

The cost of  EC varies a great deal, depending on where you go and what services you need. Plan B One-Step and Next Choice are available over the counter at many pharmacies for women over 17. It may cost anywhere from $10 to $50. …

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What is the definition of abstinence?

A: Sexual abstinence is defined in different ways by different people, organizations, cultures, and religions. For most, the concept of abstinence does not include any type of sexual activity with another person. This is the definition that we use. …

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