The SPD advocates that condoms and other common contraceptives such as the pill and the spiral in future cost nothing more. In a motion for the party congress in early December, the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialdemokratischer Frauen (ASF) calls for free access for everyone to their chosen method of contraception.
"We want to initiate a debate on the fact that prevention and protection against sexual diseases can not depend on the wallet," said the ASF chairman Maria Noichl the SPIEGEL.
Social Democrats also want free access to anonymous counseling sessions to choose the right contraceptive and more education in schools. The reason given in the application is that the right to free protection against sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies is a matter of course. This must be guaranteed regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation or origin.
The application committee of the SPD recommends the acceptance of the application to the congress. This is likely to be decided by the Social Democrats.
So far, women can only get the birth control pill free of charge from the statutory health insurance up to the age of 22 years. In addition to the free delivery of contraceptives, it is also important to discuss side effects and risks, but also about benefits so that everyone and each can choose the right method for him or her, said Noichl.
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