What to Know About Sponge Birth Control

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One of the many contraceptive methods in preventing pregnancy would be the use of sponge birth control. It is a vaginal barrier that prevents pregnancy by keeping the sperm from fertilizing an egg inside a woman’s ovary produced each month. 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. It works by killing or paralyzing the sperm that comes into the vagina. A dimple on one side of the sponge fits over the cervix to form a barrier to prevent sperm from reaching the egg. This dimple also lessens the chances that the sponge will move out of place during sexual intercourse. Having only one size, the other side of the sponge has a loop for easy removal after use.

The sponge birth control is soft and is not noticeable once inserted. In case it feels uncomfortable, the sponge may removed and re-inserted correctly. If this...

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