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Short answer: most direct-to-consumer birth-control companies (Nurx, Lemonaid, Simple Health, Pill Club, GoodRx Care, PlushCare, Ro, etc.) require patients to be 18+, so they usually will not prescribe to someone under 18. If you’re a teen, the best online/telehealth options are organizations that explicitly provide adolescent care or follow state minor-consent laws — most commonly Planned Parenthood and local public health/Title X clinics.
What to try
- Planned Parenthood (Planned Parenthood Direct app or your local Planned Parenthood health center) — widely youth-friendly, offers telehealth and in‑person contraception, and in most U.S. states minors can get contraceptive care without parental consent. Sliding-scale fees and confidentiality policies make it a common option for teens.
- Local Title X clinics / Federally Qualified Health Centers (community health centers) — many offer confidential family‑planning services and some provide telehealth appointments for teens. Search the HRSA clinic locator or “Title X clinic near me.”
- School‑based health centers / college health services — if you’re in school, these often provide contraceptive care and telehealth for students.
- Your state or county health department telehealth programs — several states run youth telehealth services that can prescribe contraception. Check your state health department website.
Important notes
- Minor consent laws vary by state. In many states minors can legally get birth control without parental permission; in some states there are limits. Ask the provider or check your state laws.
- If you need immediate emergency contraception (Plan B or IUD), Plan B is available over the counter in the U.S. without age restriction; a local urgent care, ER, or Planned Parenthood can advise about IUDs/ella.
- If you want, tell me your state (or ZIP) and I can look up specific clinics/programs or confirm whether Planned Parenthood Direct telehealth is available to teens where you live.