Don't use the contraceptive sponge during your period. Douching isn't recommended. If you douche, wait until at least six hours after sex to avoid washing away spermicide. Don't douche while the sponge is in your vagina.
Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Sections for Contraceptive sponge About. Overview Contraceptive sponge Open pop-up dialog box Close. Contraceptive sponge A contraceptive sponge is a soft, disk-shaped device made of polyurethane foam that contains spermicide.
Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Contraceptive sponge placement Open pop-up dialog box Close. Contraceptive sponge placement Before sex, you put some water on the contraceptive sponge, gently squeeze it to activate its spermicide, and then insert it into the vagina.
Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Birth control. Food and Drug Administration. If there is a noticeable odor when you remove the sponge, do not be concerned. Any material placed in the vagina will occasionally produce an odor when exposed to normal vaginal fluids and semen. Can I insert Today Sponge after intercourse?
Back to top No, the sponge must be inserted before intercourse begins. Once the penis enters the vagina, there is a greater chance of getting pregnant because there may be the leakage of sperm without ejaculation and, with ejaculation, sperm reaches the fallopian tubes even more quickly.
Can Today Sponge tear while it is in place? Back to top Today Sponge should not tear with normal muscular movement within the vagina or even during intercourse. Be careful not to push a fingernail through the sponge when inserting or removing the sponge. There may be minor separation or "splitting" of sponge material at stress points around the ribbon loop or in the center of the indentation.
But these minor separations do not affect the contraceptive capabilities of Today Sponge in any way. What if I have trouble removing Today Sponge? Back to top If you have trouble removing the sponge or think that parts of the sponge are still in your vagina, carefully follow the removal instructions on the directions. If you still have trouble removing the sponge call the Mayer Labs Product Support Line at or contact a health professional right away. Can my partner feel Today Sponge during intercourse?
Back to top Today Sponge is designed to be soft and comfortable. It feels like normal vaginal tissue. Some men may feel the sponge during intercourse, but this is usually not objectionable. Back to top Some cases of Toxic Shock Syndrome TSS have been reported in women using barrier contraceptives, including the sponge 1 case per , estimated sponge users. TSS is a rare, but serious disease that may cause death.
Warning signs of TSS include fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain, dizziness, faintness or a sunburn-like rash on face or body. If you have any of these signs, remove the sponge and get medical help right away.
Back to top No. Today Sponge is not as effective as the pill or IUD. Will the Today Sponge dissolve or come out by itself?
Back to top The Today Sponge will not dissolve by itself. You must take it out. In some cases, such as during a bowel movement, the Today Sponge may be expelled. If it has not been in place for 6 hours after the last act of intercourse, you should insert a new Today Sponge. Do not reinsert the one that was expelled. Can I use the sponge if I'm taking a medication? Then, slightly squat down and spread your legs apart.
You can use your free hand to gently spread apart the lips of the vagina. You may also:. However, the semi-squatting position appears to work the best and is the easiest for most women. Now, slide the sponge into the opening of the vagina as far as your fingers will go.
Let the sponge slide through your fingers, so it is inserted even deeper into the vagina. Finally, you can use one or two fingers to gently push the sponge up into your vagina , as far as it will go. While doing this step, be extra careful not to push a fingernail through the sponge.
Then, check the position of the contraceptive sponge by sliding your finger around its edge to make sure that your cervix is not exposed. You should also be able to feel the string loop. You will know that the Today Sponge is in the proper position if you have determined that your cervix is not exposed by sliding your finger around the edge of the sponge. If for any reason, the sponge has come out of position, you can simply slide it back in place. It is also unlikely that the birth control sponge will fall out.
It may be pushed down to the opening of the vagina or perhaps fall out during a bowel movement or other form of internal strain.
If you think that this has happened, you can simply reinsert your finger into your vagina and gently push the sponge back. Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Parenthood P. Planned Parenthood.
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Wetting the Sponge It is critical that you wet the sponge thoroughly with clean tap water.
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