Ladies, is this reliable?

Question

http://www.americarx.com/Products/5202.html

What spermicide do you use and have found trustable?

Answer 1

This is the same spermicide that is found in condoms, the sponge, and other "insertable" contraceptives (gels and creams). The package insert says: Encare is approximately as effective as vaginal foam contraceptives in actual use. However, no birth control method is 100% effective, so follow the enclosed instructions exactly for best protection against pregnancy.
When used in conjunction with a condom and/or a diaghram, this product is more effective. (and less messy!)

Answer 2

Call your doctor/office nurse and ask what they recommend.
FYI: Spermicides are only 80% effective. There is nothing 100% trustworthy.

This is less effective than other methods. Effectiveness can be increased if used with condoms. Must wait 8 hours before taking a bath or douche. Usually last only one hour. Side effects: Vaginal irritation, some women are allergic to spermicides. May interrupt lovemaking - most products need insertion at least ten minutes before intercourse. Majority of products only last for one sex act.

Answer 3

Nonoxynol-9 is an anti-bacterial, which is NOT good for the vagina. The vagina is a delicate balance of ph levels and Nonoxynol-9 throws it off, which can cause yeast infections at worst, and bad itching at best. I'd stay away from it and just use condoms.

Answer 4

Some condoms come with spermicide lubricant. I've used the Trojan kind (it has a purple wrapper). It kind of irritates, but I would go with any kind of lubricant made by big companies like Trojan and Lifestyles.

Answer 5

Its best use is probably to back up a condom. The pregnancy rates for vaginal suppositories alone are higher than you would want them to be. And no STD protection, of course.

Answer 6

Abstinence

Answer 7

y not using condoms with spermicide into them ?

Answer 8

condoms & foam the vcf shield paper thingie, is less worrysome.

Answer 9

No

Answer 10

i would say not