The birth control or contraceptive sponge is a polyurethane disc soaked in spermicide. It’s designed to be inserted deep into the vaginal canal ahead of penis-in-vagina sex to prevent pregnancy.

If you're someone who prefers to wash up by hand rather than using a dishwasher, you probably reach for the trusty sponge or scourer to scrub away food remnants from your dishes. However ...

The OXO Stronghold sponge holder stays in place better than any other model I’ve tried. Unlike most suction cups, the Stronghold goes on dry and locks into place with the flip of a switch ...