Estelle Griswold, plantiff of Griswold v. Connecticut. Picture found here.

Happy Friday, Feronians! Today, we celebrate the 48th anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, the ruling that legalized the use of birth control between married couples. (Can you believe that was only 48 years ago? I certainly can’t!)

Today, we’re featuring Birth Control Benefits All, stories from all 50 states on how birth control benefits everyone. Check it out at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, but we want to highlight one story, happening right here in Florida:

Before the ACA [Affordable Care Act], my insurance company considered OB/GYNs “specialists;” therefore, the copay was high and lab work was not covered. Additionally, the birth control that was covered was listed as a third-tier prescription – meaning I paid $60 a month. Lst week I saw my doctor for my annual exam and had no copay or lab bill. Yesterday I picked up the first of my new annual [birth control] prescription and paid nothing! This will save me around $900 a year, which is significant for a young, married professional. Ivy B., Panama City Beach

That’s why we fight for accessible contraception every day. Happy anniversary to you, legal birth control! We love you.