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Wellesley opens free contraception vending machine

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October 11, 2024

A sexual health resource has arrived on campus at Wellesley College.

The Sexual Health Educators and Wellesley for Reproductive Justice have launched a free contraceptive vending machine in Billings, according to a report by The Wellesley News.

The machine, stocked with emergency contraceptives, pads, tampons and pain relief, is accessible to all students. It operates on a coin system, requiring one coin to dispense the desired items.

"I'm just so excited to be able to celebrate this amazing moment for Wellesly," Jane Baymar, a first year student, told the news outlet. "Having these resources for everyone is so important."