The Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) can prevent a pregnancy when used soon after a single act of unprotected sexual intercourse or following failure of birth control (e.g., the condom breaks, missed pills).
ECP can be taken up to 120 hours or 5 days (the sooner, the better) following intercourse. It is important to note that it is not 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and offers NO protection against sexually transmitted infections. The Emergency Contraceptive Pill is available at the Health & Wellness Centre for a small cost.
Students can call and speak to one of the nurses to discuss emergency contraceptive options. If the Health & Wellness Centre is closed, please visit your nearest pharmacy and request the Emergency Contraceptive Pill or "Plan B".
For more information about the various types of Emergency Contraception, please visit .
If you're unsure whether you should consider emergency contraception, the Sex & U website from the Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) has a helpful tool called that can help you decide your next steps.
Condoms can be a very effective form of birth control if used correctly every time.
- instruction video developed by our Sexual Health Team
- instruction video developed by our Sexual Health Team