Contraceptive Mailing Program

Order EC or Opill here!

Emergency Contraception (EC) FAQs

  • Emergency Contraception (EC) is NOT the same as abortion pills. EC helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.

  • If you are already pregnant, EC will NOT affect that pregnancy.

  • Unfortunately, our shipments of EC are only available to those living in Arkansas.

  • We will send you EC regardless of age or gender, as long as you are living in Arkansas.

  • EC is most effective when taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex. But the sooner you take it the better.

  • This is a PRE-NEED program. We ship out orders every other week, so if you currently need a dose it WILL NOT come in time. That being said, if you live in Central Arkansas, you can stop by the Y.O.U. Center to pick up free EC! If you live outside of Central Arkansas, give our helpline a call (501) 487-5244 and we can help you find some near you.

  • There is limited research on the effectiveness of Levonorgestrel 1.5mg (what we currently ship, known most commonly under the brand Plan B One Step) based on weight. While some studies show it lowers effectiveness, others do not. Which is confusing, we know. We aren’t medical professionals, but here’s what some internet sleuthing has told us.

    For what it’s worth, the World Health Organization (WHO) considers Levonorgestrel 1.5mg as LESS effective for people who have a BMI over 30 (or weigh over 165lbs). That said, pregnancy rates after using EC for anyone— regardless of weight— were less than 3%. So while it may technically be less effective if you weigh more, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work.

    Time, more than weight, is a major factor in the effectiveness of Levonorgestrel. The quicker you are able to take EC after unprotected sex— the better!

  • EC Mailing

    • 2 Doses of Emergency Contraception (Levonorgestrel 1.5mg)

    • 2 Pregnancy Test Strips

    • 2 Condoms

    • 2 Lube Samples

    • Free zines & literature from AASN & our partner orgs*

    *Our stock of additional supplies may vary, but 2 doses of Emergency Contraception will always be included, no matter what.

Opill FAQs

  • Due to supply constraints, we can only send out a 3 months supply of Opill every other month. Just remember to reorder in time, so you don’t run out!

  • Opill is a progestin only, over-the-counter birth control pill that is to be taken everyday.

  • Opill is 98% effective at preventing pregnancy when taken as directed.

  • No, unlike other birth control, the Opill is progestin only and has no placebo pills. It is important to not skip any days while taking Opill.

  • You can start your first pack on any day of your cycle. Just make sure that you take it at the same time EVERYDAY. If you miss a day, make sure you use a backup method, like a condom, when having sex.

  • Do not use Opill if you have or ever had breast cancer, if you are already pregnant or if you already have a birth control method in use, such as an IUD. Also, do not use Opill if you have a FD&C yellow No.5 (tartrazine) allergy. People allergic to aspirin often have a tartrazine allergy too.

  • Opill can be safely used by anyone who has started menstruating, regardless of their age. The FDA approved Opill for people of all reproductive ages.

  • There are no restrictions for use of Opill based on weight.

  • Opill + EC Mailing

    • 3 month supply of Opill

    • 2 Doses of Emergency Contraception (Levonorgestrel 1.5mg)

    • 2 Pregnancy Test Strips

    • 2 Condoms

    • 2 Lube Samples

    • Free zines & literature from AASN & our partner orgs*

    *Our stock of additional supplies may vary, but 2 doses of Emergency Contraception will always be included, no matter what.

While all packages will be shipped to you in a small bubble-mailer envelope via regular mail with no exterior markings to indicate the contents. For our EC mailing, we also have the option for further discreet packaging, which will ONLY include 2 unboxed doses of emergency contraception and NOTHING ELSE.

Questions or concerns about your package?

Email us at shipments@arabortionsupport.org and we will get back with you as soon as we are able.