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7. In most states, contraception was only available to married women until 1972.

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 03:59 PM

Nov 13

It was thought that allowing single women to purchase contraceptives would lead to promiscuity.

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I picked up a bottle of generic Benadryl yesterday at the Supermarket. Opill? [View all] MineralMan Nov 13 OP

I looked it up. It has been available OTC since March of 2024. MineralMan Nov 13 #3

I found a contraceptive for men at the hardware store!!! usonian Nov 13 #2

LOL! MineralMan Nov 13 #4

better than a aspirin between the knees Shellback Squid Nov 13 #5

I graduated from high school in 1963. MineralMan Nov 13 #6

Yes. Exactly. MineralMan Nov 13 #8