Did you know that 5% of births in the United States are by teenagers ages 15-19? Teen pregnancy is always an issue facing American youth, so you must act responsibly if you are planning to have sex—on prom night or whenever. However, there is so much available information about teen sex that it may be hard to know where to begin and which sources to trust. There are some great birth control apps and condom apps you can use. They can remind you when to take your pill or show you where the closest place to buy condoms may be. It is also important to realize that birth control is not as effective if you don’t use it the correct way. For example, you should know how to properly use a condom if this the birth control method you have chosen. You may have already decided that you don’t want to have sex on prom night or in the foreseeable future. Abstinence is the only way to 100% guarantee that you won’t become pregnant. Yet if this is your choice, it is important to discuss this with your prom date so they are aware of where you stand and don’t have any expectations for having sex after the prom. And if you do end up having unprotected sex after your prom, remember that you can use emergency contraception after the fact. Teens can now buy Plan B One-Step (the morning-after pill) or its generic alternatives (which are just as effective) My Way, Take Action, or Next Choice One Dose over the counter without a prescription. There are no age restrictions to buy the morning-after pill.
