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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Entertainment
Richard Luscombe

Olivia Rodrigo stops distribution of morning-after pill at her concerts

Olivia Rodrigo singing.
Reproductive rights groups will still be allowed to give information at the singer’s shows, but not contraceptives. Photograph: Jon Rowley/EPA

Olivia Rodrigo has reportedly stepped in to halt the distribution of free contraceptives and the morning-after pill at her concerts, days after the American singer was praised for encouraging young people to take responsibility for their sexual health.

According to abortion organizations cited by Variety, Rodrigo’s “team” became concerned about the messaging and insisted groups no longer pass out lubrication, condoms and the emergency contraceptive pill known as Plan B because “children are present at the concerts”.

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