How to use a menstrual cup — and why it's a popular alternative to tampons and pads

A menstrual cup is a more sustainable, cost-effective option than pads or tampons. Here's a complete guide for how to use one.

Spermicide is a hormone-free birth control option — here's how it works

Spermicide is a gel or cream you put into your vagina before sex that's designed to prevent sperm from fertilizing an egg. It's 72% to 82% effective.