What To Know About Sponge Birth Control Posted By : Cristel Lumabas
However, the use of sponge birth control does not protect the user from sexually transmitted diseases that is why a condom should be used as a back-up. The ’sponge’ looks like a small, donut-shaped foam that contains Nonoxynol-9, a spermicide ingredient. Fairly easy to insert, the sponge birth control is placed in the vagina and prevents pregnancy by releasing a spermicide. A dimple on one side of the sponge fits over the cervix to form a barrier to prevent sperm from reaching the egg.
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