Seriously, just pay for the birth control. I've never had a job that covered contraceptive expenses, which I agree is ridiculous, but it's also no excuse for opting out of as complete of protection as you can afford. I spend about $50 a month for Yaz, which is far less than the monthly tab for any number of less crucial things I refuse to go without: social drinking, coffee, high speed internet, and on and on!

I insist on paying for my own, but Alice is right that splitting the bill is an affordable option. $25 per month for each of you — probably less than you would otherwise be spending on condoms. I did also receive BC free from Planned Parenthood when I was in college, so that's worth looking into.