How do I get the morning-after pill?

By Cosmopolitan editors

Q: Last night the condom broke, and I'm worried about becoming pregnant. What's the deal with the morning-after pill, and how can I get it?

A: One brand of Emergency Contraceptive is Plan B. There is also a more generic brand called Next Choice. Both are available without prescription to those 17 and over (visit ec.princeton.edu/questions to find out more). No matter what type of EC you take, the concentrated doses of hormones may cause temporary side effects like nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.

While EC should get you out of this bind, a condom shouldn't break if it's used correctly. Perhaps the tip wasn't pinched as it was rolled onto your guy's shaft, trapping air inside. Or the latex may have deteriorated if you used an oil-based lube.

Source: Cosmopolitan