What is Birth Control – Sponge?

Sponge is round, soft plastic foam, contains spermicide. It is just five centimeter in diameter. It is inserted into the vagina by using your finger before intercourse. A small hole like dimple is present on one side and a nylon loop is attached to the bottom of it that helps in removing from vagina. It acts as a barrier and blocks your cervix to keep sperm from getting into your uterus, and it continuously releases spermicide which kills sperms.

How is it used?

INSERTION: It can be inserted into vagina 24 hours before having sex but it must not be kept inside vagina more than 30 hours.

REMOVAL: To remove it from vagina, you must wait at least six hours after sex.

What is the effectiveness?

It is 85% effective if used properly but reduces to 75% if not used carefully.

How long it is effective?

It gives protection for 24-30 hours.

What are the advantages of Sponge?

What are the disadvantages of Sponge?