Things You'll Need:
- Cervical cap
- Contraceptive jelly or foam
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Step 1
Caps are fitted by a medical practitioner to ensure a correct fit. Do not use during menstruation or if you have had Toxic Shock Syndrome.
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Step 2
Fill the cap about 1/3 full with spermicidal jelly and insert into the vagina using your fingers much as inserting a tampon. Don't let jelly touch the outer rim of the cap; too much can make it slide off. If you have an allergic reaction to the jelly, use one without nonoxynol-9.
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Step 3
To prevent pregnancy, use a condom or other birth control method simultaneously in the first few months, when pregnancy is more likely to happen. Test the cap's position before and after sex using a finger.
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Step 4
After intercourse, leave the cap on for at least eight hours to prevent pregnancy. Never leave in place more than 48 hours or douche while wearing it. The cap will slide off with gentle pressure using a fingertip at the rim.
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Step 5
Remove a stubborn cap by squatting and bearing down as in defecating.
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Step 6
Clean the cap using mild soap and water, and let it dry thoroughly before storing. Check for perforations or other damage by partially filling with water and holding it near a light.
