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Contraception and Birth Control | Birth Control Methods | Condoms | Female Condoms | Birth Control Pills
Morning After Pill | Birth Control Patch | Contraceptive Sponges
Contraceptive Sponges
 The contraceptive sponge is another non-prescription form of birth control, readily available over the counter in most drug stores, markets and family planning centers. The sponge is a foam disc, about an inch and a half in diameter and a half inch thick, coated with a spermicide (nonoxynol-9). Inserted into the vagina prior to sexual intercourse, the sponge acts to block sperm from entering the cervix and releases spermicide to immobilize the sperm.
The sponge was first made available in the early 80s and quickly became popular as an OTC contraception method. However, because of manufacturing issues arising from FDA equipment mandates, the sponge was taken off the market in 1995. Ten years later, with updated manufacturing facilities, the sponge was reintroduced.
The contraceptive sponge is among the more expensive over the counter birth control methods. However, decent discount pricing can be obtained buying contraceptive sponges online. A variety of sponges are currently available for sale in the health and personal care department of Amazon.com.
 Birth Control Methods
Contraceptive methods generally fall under one of three categories: natural birth control, over-the-counter contraceptives, or prescription birth control methods ... see: Birth Control Methods
Condoms
Condoms are proven safe and effective as contraception devices and are readily available over-the-counter at local pharmacies and markets. Condoms may also be purchased online ... see Condoms
Female Condoms
The female condom is another safe and effective over-the-counter method of birth control, available at most drug stores, clinics and online retailers ... see Female Condoms
Birth Control Pills
Perhaps the most well known and frequently used method of contraception, the pill is an oral contraceptive medication available by prescription only ... see Birth Control Pills
Morning After Pill
The morning after pill is an emergency contraceptive treatment used within the first few hours after unprotected sex or failure of preemptive birth control methods ... see Morning After Pill
Birth Control Patch
The birth control patch is a prescription-only contraceptive that works in much the same manner as the birth control pill in preventing unwanted pregnancy ... see Birth Control Patch
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