THE morning-after pill has been officially licensed for use by girls under 16 for the first time and is set to be available from pharmacies across the country.
EllaOne, which is effective five days after sexual intercourse, has received a change of licence from the European medicines agency, which means it is available for use by any woman of reproductive age in Europe.
To discuss this and other sexual health issues join our panel debate where we will have a range of views on the best way to tackle sex education with your children.
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A new survey that was released on 17th June reveals that parents would prefer their son or daughter to have greater access to contraceptives from a pharmacist , rather than having to make an appointment with a GP.
As a parent the topic of how to approach sex education can be a mine field. Whose responsibility is it?
Is it yours, your child’s school or do you actually find yourself hoping an older sibling will sit them down to discuss the birds and the bees?
Do you worry about unplanned pregnancies when it comes to your daughter?
Are you concerned that sex education is inadequate at school, but struggle to strike a balance between arming your children with the information they need?
Do you feel unconformable talking about contraceptive options? Should pharmacists be able to supply directly more contraceptive options as an alternative to making an appointment with a GP?
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