Sex

Sex - Sponge

The Sponge

This is a soft sponge containing spermicide that is put into the vagina to cover the cervix. It works for 24 hours after insertion but must stay in for six hours after sex. The success rate of this method is between 75-90 percent.

Advantages - Can be bought in a pharmacy, so you don't have to go to a clinic. One size fits all. And, you can have sex more than once without having to apply more spermicide.

Disadvantages - Expensive and you or partner can be sensitive to the spermicide it contains.