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Originally Posted by jakeg08
Can someone (Brandye or anyone) explain what exactly a spermicide (such as a vaginal lube type) does and what's an effective brand to get? Obviously using a condom + a spermicide would greatly reduce the risk of pregnancy...also, whats the deal with the "morning after" pill?...how effective is it?....thanks
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A spermicide kills the sperm. KY makes a brand with a spermicide in it but look for the box marked properly as a Spermicide. There are also VCF's (vaginal contraceptive films) and suppositories. Look around the store when you are there look for the jelly's with an applicator. The Brand? Does not matter much. Gynol II Extra Strength (Ortho Options) makes a decent one & it's available in most drug stores. Condoms and Spermicides are good methods and easy to obtain.
The MAP or Plan "B" is only emergency contraception. It means if you did not have protected sex, the condom broke, or some other mishap occurred then you use this as an emergency attempt to stop pregnancy. It halts ovulation and prevents the implant of a fertilized egg to attach to the wall. Look up the website for Plan B...it tells you a great deal of info. But it's not Birth Control.
Here is a link:
http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/spermicide.htm