Shot

Shot

Effective immediately, long-lasting, private, a good hormonal choice for those who can’t take estrogen bedsider.org The shot is an injection that is often called “Depo”, which is short for Depo-Provera. Once you get the shot, you are covered for three months. The shot...
Tubal Ligation or Vasectomy

Tubal Ligation or Vasectomy

Permanent, highly effective, hormone-free, surgical procedures. Tubal ligation and vasectomy are permanent birth control methods. Tubal ligation, often referred to as “getting your tubes tied,” involves surgically closing or blocking a woman’s...
Spermicide & Gel

Spermicide & Gel

Easy to find, no hormones, and no prescription needed bedsider.org Spermicide refers to a bunch of different creams, films, foams, gels, and suppositories that contain chemicals that you insert into your vagina. It stops sperms from moving and also helps keep sperm...
Sponge

Sponge

Effective immediately, no hormones, can be inserted up to 24 hours before sex bedsider.org The sponge is a round piece of plastic foam with an imprint on one side and a nylon loop across the top. It is about two inches across. The sponge gets placed in the vagina...
Cervical Cap

Cervical Cap

Effective immediately, no hormones, can be inserted up to 6 hours before sex bedsider.org Cervical caps are dome-shaped silicone cup that you insert into your vagina before sex that covers your cervix to block sperm. They are about an inch and a half wide and once...