Planned Parenthood is offering a new service for teens who are curious about sex. “ICYC” (In Case You’re Curious) Here is what they are offering for teens.
Do you have questions about your sexual health? Text ICYC! All texts are ANONYMOUS!
To text us, follow these instructions:
1. Text ICYC to 66746. You will receive a confirmation text.
2. Text in your questions whenever you have them!
3. You’ll get a response within 24 hours.
Standard text messaging rates apply.
ICYC cannot diagnose conditions or give personal medical advice in a text message, and our responses are never a substitute for seeing a doctor. If you need to go to a health center, find one here.
Need more information? Visit the Info for Teens section for information on sexual health topics.
“We always encourage youth to have conversations with their parents, but we also recognize that not everyone has that ability,” said Alison Macklin, director of community education for Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. “We’re not trying to take the place of those conversations, of them providing firsthand knowledge, but rather we’re providing a way to help answer questions.”
It is currently only offered in Denver, but they are hoping to expand it to other areas. It seems that everyone is not happy about this new service. According to The Denver Post, Keith Mason, president of Personhood USA, which last month filed new language for a proposed constitutional amendment to end abortions in Colorado. “It’s just another extension of their abortion-marketing plan. Just like restaurants use texts to give out coupons, this is their way of driving young people to Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion chain in America.”
This could be helpful for teens who don’t feel like they can talk to their parents. It could also be a barrier for teens who should be talking to their parents. Either way, it seems like a good option for teens. It is definitely tapping into their “language.”
What do you think about this new service?
