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What are 2 examples of spermicides?

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What are 2 examples of spermicides?

Creams, gels, and foams are squirted into the vagina using an applicator. Other types of spermicides include vaginal contraceptive film (VCF), a thin sheet placed in the back of vagina by hand, and vaginal suppositories.

What are the 5 forms of spermicide?

Spermicide comes in many different forms: creams, gels, film, foams, and suppositories (soft inserts that melt into a cream inside your vagina). There are lots of different spermicide brands and types out there, but they all work in a similar way — blocking the cervix and stopping sperm from moving.

What do spermicides contain?

nonoxynol-9
Spermicides contain a chemical that damages sperm. Most spermicides contain the chemical nonoxynol-9 (N-9). While it doesn’t actually kill the sperm, it does stop it from reaching an egg.

What is the most common chemical used in spermicide?

The most common active ingredient of spermicides is nonoxynol-9. Spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 are available in many forms, such as jelly (gel), films, and foams.

What is a good spermicide?

Healthline’s picks for the best spermicide products

  • Trojan Ultra Thin Spermicidal Lubricant Condoms.
  • Trojan ENZ Armor Spermicidal Lubricant Condoms.
  • Trojan Ultra Ribbed Spermicidal Lubricant Condoms.
  • VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film.
  • ForPlay PrePair Spermicidal Water-Based Personal Lubricant.
  • VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Gel.

Do condoms have spermicide?

Condoms are a form of barrier birth control, and they come in many varieties. Some condoms come coated with spermicide, which is a type of chemical that damages sperm. The spermicide most often used on condoms is nonoxynol-9. When used as directed, condoms can protect against pregnancy 98 percent of the time.

Is honey a spermicide?

Honey is actually a natural spermicide so this makes a pretty perfect form of contraception.

Is water a spermicide?

Water is not a spermicide. While chlorine makes for a hostile environment for sperm (and latex), it will not kill sperm right away. While men who spend a lot of time in hot tubs tend to have lower sperm counts, the hot water cannot be relied upon as birth control.

Can spermicide hurt you?

Spermicide side effects. Nonoxynol-9, an ingredient in spermicide, may irritate sensitive genital tissues, especially if you use it several times a day. That irritation increases your risk for HIV and other STDs because it gives infections an easy pathway into your body. And some people are allergic to spermicide.

Can I get pregnant if he pulled out and put it back in?

Most people only release a small amount, and it doesn’t typically contain sperm. But sperm cells lingering in the urethra from a recent ejaculation can mix with the pre-cum. Even if you manage to nail your timing and pull out before ejaculating, even a tiny bit of the fluid can get lead to pregnancy.