Here's what ob/gyns want you to know. In summary, while some might wonder about taking plan b before intercourse, it's primarily designed for use afterward—ideally within three days following unprotected sex for maximum effectiveness. You don't, however, have to wait until the morning after sex to. You can buy it over the counter at drugstores, pharmacies, or planned parenthood health centers. The risks explained the short answer is yes—you can have unprotected sex after taking plan b, but doing so carries significant risks The emergency pill only prevents pregnancy from the specific act of intercourse that occurred before taking it
It offers no protection for any subsequent sexual activity.
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