When searching for the right birth control, it's important to know all your options and weigh your pros and cons. Spermicide is a less popular (and less effective) form of birth control, but it is an ...

Find out if they are providing any greater protection against STDs or pregnancy. Not so, says Jamin Brahmbhatt, M.D., urologist and sexual health expert at Orlando Health. “Spermicide does not ...

The diaphragm is a shallow rubber cap with a rim made of a fine, flexible spring (Figure 4.1). It fits snugly and comfortably across the upper vagina, covering the entire cervix, thus preventing sperm ...

In the years that the IUD and birth control pill have become more popular, spermicide and spermicide-adjacent methods (diaphragms and caps included) have fallen out of vogue. However, a newly approved ...

A common spermicide gel which has previously been proposed as a preventative agent against HIV-1 infection has been shown to be ineffective, according to authors of a study in this week's issue of The ...

Small head shots of woman along with illustrations of various methods of birth control. Translation: Options for women. What can you do in order to protect yourself from AIDS during sexual relations?

People can buy over-the-counter birth control without a prescription from drugstores, online retailers, or telehealth companies. Some options protect against STIs, and others can provide 24-hour ...

The cervical cap is a small, deep latex cup with a firm but flexible rim around the open end. It is 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches long and looks like a large rubber thimble. It fits snugly over the cervix and ...