contraceptive sponge
Spermicide-filled foam insert
A contraceptive sponge is a soft, disposable device inserted into the vagina before sex to prevent pregnancy.
It covers the cervix and contains spermicide to block and kill sperm.
The sponge can be inserted hours before intercourse and left in place for multiple acts, then discarded after use.
Substance destroying reproductive cells
- barrier methodContraception using physical blockage
- birth controlPreventing conception intentionally
- family planningControlling fertility deliberately
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
cervical cap · condom · female condom · nonoxynol-9 · fertility control · pregnancy prevention · over-the-counter · hormone-free
Substance destroying reproductive cells
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- nonoxynol-9Sperm-destroying chemical compound
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- foamBubble-filled substance
polyurethane · insertion · positioning · moistening · activation · waiting period · disposal
For one application only
- disposableMade for one use
- softYielding to touch
- compressibleCapable of being condensed
- dome-shapedCurved like half-globe
moistening · activation · packaging · storage · shelf life · over-the-counter · drugstore · cost
Acting without forethought
- discretionCareful judgment in speech
- unobtrusiveNot readily noticed
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
- consentVoluntary agreement given
foreplay · uninterrupted · shared responsibility · communication · privacy · accessibility · empowerment · convenience
Mild anger or inflammation
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- toxic shock syndromeLife-threatening bacterial toxin response
- urinary tract infectionBacterial bladder invasion
- contraindicationsReasons to avoid treatment
failure rate · consultation · fitting · comfort · side effects
spermicide
Substance destroying reproductive cells
- barrier methodContraception using physical blockage
- birth controlPreventing conception intentionally
- family planningControlling fertility deliberately
diaphragm · cervical cap · condom · female condom · nonoxynol-9 · fertility control · pregnancy prevention · over-the-counter · hormone-free · reversible
spermicide
Substance destroying reproductive cells
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- nonoxynol-9Sperm-destroying chemical compound
- absorptionProcess of taking in
foam · polyurethane · insertion · positioning · moistening · activation · waiting period · disposal
single-use
For one application only
- disposableMade for one use
- softYielding to touch
- compressibleCapable of being condensed
dome-shaped · moistening · activation · packaging · storage · shelf life · over-the-counter · drugstore · cost · accessibility
spontaneity
Acting without forethought
- discretionCareful judgment in speech
- unobtrusiveNot readily noticed
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
consent · foreplay · uninterrupted · shared responsibility · communication · privacy · accessibility · empowerment · convenience · readiness
irritation
Mild anger or inflammation
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- toxic shock syndromeLife-threatening bacterial toxin response
- urinary tract infectionBacterial bladder invasion
contraindications · failure rate · consultation · fitting · comfort · side effects
- Sexual Healthcondoms, birth control, contraceptives, HIV testing, protection
- contraceptionbirth control, condom, condoms, IUD, diaphragm
- contraceptivescondom, birth control pill, Durex, diaphragm, birth control patch
contraceptive spongefertility treatment
Medical help conceiving
IVF · in vitro fertilization · sperm donor · fertility clinic · prenatal vitamin
contraceptive spongebirth control pill
Oral contraceptive medication
contraceptive implant · oral contraceptive · vasectomy · tubal ligation · contraceptive patch
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