WhitneyDifferent Types of Birth Control Contraceptives
October 11th 2009 15:39
Vaginal Contraceptive Foam- The birth control foam is basically a spermicide that works immediately. It's not like taking a pill for a full 30 days before it is effective. This is not a stand alone form of birth control; you still want to use condoms when you're using the contraceptive foam.
Conceptrol Vaginal Contraceptive Gel- Like the foam, the birth control gel is a spermicide. It does not contain any added hormones, but you should make sure that you use condoms or other forms of birth control in conjunction with the gel.
Vaginal Contraceptive Film (VCF)- The birth control film essentially dissolves after being inserted. The spermicide that the film contains will remain in the area. This is an alternative for those who don't want to use the pill that will disrupt the hormones in the body.
Vaginal Contraceptive Sponge- The first time I heard about the sponge was on Seinfeld. Basically, it's a birth control that is a small, non-hormonal, and non-prescription form of birth control. The sponge goes inside the cervix and can prevent pregnancy for about 24 hours because it's able to block the sperm's path, as well as absorb sperm and release a spermicide.
Depending on what you're looking for in a birth control, you may want to consider one of these options, as they are non-prescription and non-hormonal. Just remember that they will not prevent or lessen the risk of contracting AIDS, HIV, or any STD. You are not decreasing the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease, either. You still want to be careful of who your sleeping partners are.
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