Contraception > OTC Contraceptives Review

One of the most popular birth control devices is the condom. This collects the man’s sperm before, during and after he ejaculates. The condom prevents the sperm from entering the woman’s vagina. They are made of either latex or silicon, lubricated or dry. This is also one of the main protections against sexually transmitted diseases. When using a condom, it is also recommended to use another type of contraception, as the condom is not 100% guaranteed to prevent pregnancy. If used in combination with an ovulation calendar the risks are reduced much more significantly. (more...)

When a woman prefers not to go the route of hormonal pills, then there are other devices to use. Two such methods are the cervical cap, made of a small rubber dome and the diaphragm, which is the largest one and should be filled with spermicide and placed over the cervix each time intercourse takes place. Whichever one of the barrier methods you choose, a condom should also be used. A condom is not recommended to be used on its own, but to be combined with one of the other methods. For a more natural method the ovulation calendar tracking can be considered. (more...)

OTC contraception (over the counter) methods are the easiest options available to prevent unwanted pregnancies. These do not need a doctor’s prescription and can be bought at any pharmacy or store. Some of the following methods can be used to avoid pregnancy. Male & female condoms, the sponge, spermicide, morning after pill and even going to the Internet for a free ovulation calendar are some of them. (more...)

Fortunately for most couples there are many options for over-the-counter contraception methods. One of the individual ones that is becoming the most noted is the one that they call the emergency contraceptive pills and the distinctive factors about these are that they have a dual action at being able to prevent the egg from becoming fertilized. They may even be able to act as a post fertilization. (more...)