Do you hate “the pill?”

Perhaps one of these alternatives can help keep you baby free without all the hormones coursing through your system.  They are all typically available at your local drug or health food store.    As with anything, I would suggest doing some independent research before committing to any of these methods.

Also, Please keep in mind these few things:

1- I’m not a doctor nor a healthcare professional.  Always consult your gyny first.
2 – The ONLY way to for sure prevent pregnancy is to not have sex in the first place, but what’s the fun in that?
3 – Aside from abstinence, the BEST way to help prevent sexually transmitted diseases and infections, is through the use of a condom.

A great place to start to make your own personal evaluation is this chart that rates effectiveness of the various methods.

Fertility Based Methods

Scary, in my opinion, but many people swear by it.

Check out  –
Cervical Mucus Testing
Calendar Rhythm Method
The Symptothermal Method

I would suggest lots of education before attempting.
Suggested Reading:
1 – Science Daily
2 – Wikipedia
3 – Family Doctor.og

Spermicide

Works best with a condom.  Not as good solo.

Check out –
VCF – Vaginal Contraceptive Film is a semi-transparent square of soluble film which incorporates a highly efficient and safe material that kills sperm on contact. The semi-transparent film: The film is made of soluble material, a material that dissolves when it comes in contact with bodily fluids inside the vagina.

Suppositories, Foam, Creams & Jellies

Suggested Reading:
1 – Planned Parenthood
2 - Birth Control Comparison Chart
3 – Wikipedia

Herbal Contraception

I would call these these “uncharted” territory.  We’re not too big on herbal remedies in the United States, so there really isn’t any substantial research to back up many of the claims I came across.  Not to mention the “hippie” feel of the sites I found on the subject. However – knowledge is power.  Here are a few to consider/research on your own.

Check out -
Wild Yam
Neem Oil
Queen Anne’s Lace Seeds

Suggested Reading:
1 – Sister Zeus. Yeah, I know – with a name like that you know she’s on some mother earth type ish.
2 - MoonDragon. Another fabulous hippie.  Gotta love ‘em.
3 – Informaworld – The closest thing to “research” I could find.