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Step 1
Make sure that your hands, as well as anything else used during the insertion process, is clean. Before using any spermicide read the package directions carefully. The instructions will tell you how long you must wait after using the spermicide to begin having sex, as well as how long the spermicide should remain in the vagina after sex. The following is a generalized guide for the different types of spermicides.
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Step 2
Shake the can of foam spermicides vigorously to fill the applicator. Place the applicator into the vagina near the cervix and empty the contents into the vagina. This type of spermicide generally provides immediate protection which last for approximately 1 hour.
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Step 3
Fill the applicator as much as possible before insertion when using a gel or cream. When inserting the applicator into the vagina make sure to place it as close to the cervix as possible. Push the plunger to empty the contents into the vagina. Protection is immediate and lasts for approximately 1 hour.
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Step 4
Dry your hands completely before handling a film. Remove the sheet from the wrapper and place it as far into the vagina as you can so that it is near the cervix. Wait approximately 15 minutes before having sex. The protection will last between 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Step 5
Remove tablets and suppositories from the wrapper and insert them as far as possible into the vagina near the cervix. Wait approximately 15 minutes before having sex. The protection will last around 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Comments
colefaxia said
on 11/14/2009 I'm taking an Anti biotic and will be doing so for 10 day. I wanted to know if Spermacides are good method to uses as back up along with my normal birth control pills
as my partner does not like condoms and i wanted to know if this option would work