By Julie Burkhart
We've known for a long time that access to contraception and reproductive health education lower the rate of unplanned pregnancies. In Colorado, a recent program to allow young women access to free contraception has dramatically lowered the state's teen birth rate. Unfortunately, anti-choice lawmakers are working to end funding for the program.
Anti-choicers still diligently work to deny women true reproductive freedom, which inhibits a higher quality of life. States actually save around seven dollars of public health care funding for one every dollar they spend on contraception.
It's clear that education about contraceptive options and sexual health actually help people live healthier lives. At South Wind Women's Center, we help every patient choose a contraceptive method for managing their fertility. Many of our patients have not had adequate education about their reproductive health.
Sex is still taboo in many parts of this country, and ignorance abounds. To combat this serious problem in our community, we are hosting a sex ed panel in Wichita
Julie A. Burkhart
Founder and CEO
Trust Women and South Wind Women's Center
