Psychology Today | 22.04.2026 00:23
Most sexually active women in the U.S. use contraception to prevent pregnancy. Following the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling, which overturned Roe vs. Wade and paved the way for abortion bans across the country, access to contraception is critical to safeguard personal autonomy, prevent unwanted pregnancies, and advance health equity, particularly in states that ban or significantly restrict abortion access (Smereka et al., 2025).