VCF is a form of nonhormonal birth control to explore. Although it uses the tried and tested ingredient of spermicide, it’s designed to be easier to use than other spermicide methods.

The sponge a squishy one-time-use polyurethane disk that is two inches wide and three-quarters of an inch thick. It's infused with a spermicide (nonoxynol-9). No hormones are involved, so body ...

The spermicide in the sponge can also cause irritation for some people. How effective is it? 88% for people who've never given birth vaginally; 76% for people who have given birth vaginally.

Looking for non-hormonal birth control? Here are 10 worth discussing with your partner and doctor.

Between pills, patches, IUDs, implants, shots and condoms, picking a form of birth control can be overwhelming. It involves understanding how birth control works, your preferences, side effects ...

The Today Sponge, once the most popular female over-the-counter contraceptive in the country, is coming back on the U.S. market after 10 years in limbo.

We break down your options for birth control and how to get them, plus where to get free or lower-cost birth control.

INDIANAPOLIS — What do honey leaves, fish bladders, and rubber condoms have in common? All have been used as contraceptives at some point. Since the start of recorded history, humans have found ...