The short answer is, probably! Hold on to your seat, because we’re about to cover some information you might have missed in your Sex Education classes. Did you know that you can actually only…

Don’t let chemical laden nonoxynol-9 spermicide hinder your goal of all natural contraception. All diaphragms and cervical caps must be used with a contraceptive gel— choose ContraGel, also known as Caya Gel, instead of…

It goes without saying that no method of contraception can ever guarantee 100% protection, although some couples believe that certain homemade methods of contraception are effective ways to avoid pregnancy. These forms of homemade…

Since the sexual revolution of the 1960’s when the diaphragm introduced instantly reversible, female controlled contraception to the world, the demand for spermicide to accompany it was immediately created. Spermicide is a substance used…

FemCap is the hormone-free birth control solution for the modern women. Instead of turning off ovulation with hormonal birth control or implanting a foreign device like a coil/IUD to stop implantation, FemCap creates simply…

We receive lots of questions asking how ContraGel and Caya Gel work and, if it’s natural, how it can reliably kill sperm?  Many people question its safety as well. So, in this post, we’ll…

Having worked with contraceptive gels (ContraGel, Caya Gel and Gygel) for some 15 years now there is one frequent question which frequently pops up in relation to using applicators for these gels. Do I…

The FemCap is a barrier contraceptive but this medical study shows how it can be used for Natural Family Planning (NFP) and the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM). Cervical mucus observations are favoured by some…

An innovative reboot of the 50+ year old, traditional diaphragm design, the Singa uses a newer, stronger membrane, stretched over a lighter coil which balances strength and flexibility. Like other older, traditional diaphragms the…

A frequent question that we are asked is whether a FemCap is ‘better’ than a diaphragm. In short, there are lots of reasons to suggest that yes, the FemCap is somewhat better, at least…

As you probably know, pregnancy can only occur if sperm enters the cervix, travels up to the uterus, and meets a fertile egg. Stopping the sperm’s journey is really all that is needed to…

Caya is the modern take on traditional diaphragms: the old fashion yet effective birth control method featuring a circular silicon dome inserted into the vaginal canal before intercourse to block sperm from entering the…

Thinking about going hormone-free in the bedroom? Maybe making the switch to a diaphragm as your preferred contraceptive method? That’s great news. But you can’t just pop off to the shops and buy one.…

Having worked with ContraGel (also available as Caya Gel) since its launch, I would say THE most frequent question we receive is whether ContraGel can be used safely with condoms. As of the publication…

A stalwart of non-hormonal, female controlled contraception, the Cooper Surgical Milex brand of diaphragms has been the go-to barrier for many couples for many decades. These diaphragms are latex-free, comprising of a silicone membrane…

As mentioned in previous posts, N-9 spermicides tend to irritate a large amount of their users because they contain the harsh chemical ingredient, Nonoxynol-9 (N-9) which is also found in cleaning products. So what you…

Contraceptive diaphragms have been around in their modern form for over 50 years. With growing demand for non-hormonal contraceptives a challenge was set to go back to the drawing board and bring the diaphragm…

If you’ve been checking out your spermicide options to accompany your diaphragm or cervical cap, without a doubt you’ll have heard reference to N9. In the UK the NHS has historically approved Gygel, an…

Switching off ovulation with hormonal birth control, or implanting a foreign object like a coil/IUD to stop implantation, are both drastic measures that we’ve come to accept as the standard birth control options. But…