You recycle. You bring your own bag. And you think about where your food comes from. So here’s a question nobody asks enough: what about your birth control? April 22 is Earth Day, and it’s a surprisingly good time to think about eco-friendly birth control. Because the choices you make for your body can also be choices you make for the planet. And yes, you can do both.
We’ve written a few blogs over the past year that, taken together, make a pretty solid case for thinking more carefully about your contraception. Not just what works, but what works for you, what costs less over time, what fits into your real life, and what leaves a lighter footprint behind.
Here are some of our favorite blogs to honor your health and our mother earth.
Does your birth control have an environmental impact?
Pill packs in landfills. Synthetic hormones in waterways. It adds up. This post breaks down the environmental footprint of the most common birth control options, and where reusable methods like Caya fit into the picture.
What does birth control really cost over time?
Environmental impact and financial impact often go hand in hand. Disposable methods cost more, both to your wallet and to the planet. This one does the math.
What’s the most travel-friendly birth control?
Eco-friendly birth control that’s reusable, fits in your bag, and is campsite friendly?! Yes, please. Learn more in this post and pack it in, pack it out.
Is it time to switch birth control?
Sometimes Earth Day is just the nudge you needed. If something about your current method isn’t working, this is the post that gives you permission to look around.
Sustainable contraception is all about access.
As Stanford Magazine once asked in their piece on birth control and the environment: “But what happens to the environment after those lights get turned off and people get turned on?” It’s a fair question. And one worth thinking about.
Meika Hollender, co-founder of Sustain Natural, has written about sustainable contraception, and her take is straightforward: real sustainability starts with access. The more options women have, the better the choices they can make for themselves and the planet.
The Caya diaphragm is reusable for up to two years, hormone-free, and made from medical-grade silicone. It’s a small, thoughtful choice. Kind of like bringing your own bag, but for birth control.
Want to know more? Visit our Get Caya page to learn how to get started, or browse the Caya blog for more on hormone-free birth control and women’s reproductive health.
The information included in this blog post is accurate as of publication. For the most current details about Caya, or if you have specific questions about your contraception options, please visit our FAQ at Caya.US.com or consult with your healthcare provider.
