Over the Pill? Facts About Nonhormonal Birth Control

How it works: Spermicides are chemicals that kill sperm, which you insert deep into the vagina right before sex. It can be used along with other forms of birth control.

Success rate: When used alone, studies suggest that six to 26 percent of women will become pregnant.

Pros: It's easy to get and included in the free birth control mandate.

Cons: It's best to use it along with another form of contraception, and it can be somewhat difficult to use correctly.