Casanova includes in his memoirs details of his experimental forms of birth control. He recounts his attempts to use the empty rind of half a lemon as a primitive cervical cap. In a major ...

However, it’s more commonly used with another form of birth control to make it more effective, such as a sponge or cervical cap. A contraceptive sponge is made of foam with spermicide on it and ...

In the 1700s, the famous seducer Giacomo Casanova told of using half a lemon rind as a cervical cap. In pre-industrial ... Despite federal and state anti-birth control laws, "rubbers" were ...

Hormonal birth control pills can cause mild side effects such as acne, bloating, and spotting. In rare instances, they may increase your risk of more serious health issues, like blood clots.

Michigan pharmacists will be able to directly prescribe birth control under legislation signed by Gov. Whitmer.