3 myths about emergency contraception | BBC Ideas

How does the morning-after pill work? And the copper coil? We answer some common questions - and misconceptions - about emergency contraception. Made in partnership with @TheOpenUniversity Animation by Gemma Green-Hope Subscribe to BBC Ideas 👉 https://bbc.in/2F6ipav 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Myth 1: You can only take the morning-after pill three times in your life 01:37 Things to know about the morning-after pill 02:10 Myth 2: The morning-after pill ends a pregnancy 03:07 Myth 3: The morning-after pill is the only emergency contraception 03:40 How the copper coil works 04:20 A quick recap ____________________________ Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives, and to leave you that little bit smarter. So dive in. Let us know what you think. And make sure to subscribe! 👉https://bbc.in/2F6ipav Visit our website to see all of our videos: bbc.co.uk/ideas #bbcideas #contraception #emergencycontraception