| Cover | Jun. 23, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 23, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36395 |
| Entity Registrant Name | DARÉ BIOSCIENCE, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001401914 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-4139823 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3655 Nobel Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 260 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Diego |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92122 |
| City Area Code | (858) |
| Local Phone Number | 926-7655 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock |
| Trading Symbol | DARE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not Applicable |
