TODAY Sponge, Vaginal Contraceptive Sponge

The Today Vaginal Contraceptive Sponge is a safe and effective method of birth control for women, which is made of a soft polyurethane that contains spermicide. The Today Sponge provides multiple contraceptive protection. The Sponge blocks and absorbs the sperm as well as immediately kills the sperm by continuously releasing spermicide, nonoxynol 9. Unlike messy gels and creams, the Today Sponge is very easy to use and works upon insertion. Vaginal Contraceptive Sponges have been used by millions of women for over 40 years. Be spontaneous, use it when you need it and enjoy 24 hour protection without re-application.

Today Sponge Effectiveness

Clinical studies on pregnancy rates show that about 1 out of 10 women will get pregnant when using the sponge correctly all the time, which gives the Today Sponge effectiveness of 91-89% per 100 women during the first year of use. The chance of becoming pregnant goes up when the sponge is not used properly, decreases the Today Sponge effectiveness to about 1 out of 7 women (84-87%)

Today Sponge Ingredients

Today Sponge contains the active ingredient of nonoxynol 9 (1000mg) and other inactive ingredients like Water in a polyurethane foam sponge, sorbic acid, benzoic acid, citric acid, sodium metabisulfite, sodium dihydrogen citrate.

Today Sponge Warnings

Today Sponge is for vaginal use only. Remember that vaginal sponges don't protect against HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). There has been toxic shock syndromes (TSS) reported in women using barrier contraceptives. TSS is a rare but serious disease that can cause even death. Warning signs include vomiting, fever, nausea or muscle pain. To minimize the risk of TSS, avoid using the sponge.

Do not use this product if you are allergic to nonoxinol-9. This product contains sodium metabisulfite which causes severe reactions for some individuals. Also, do not use the sponge in the first 6 weeks after giving birth, during menstrual periods or if you or your partner has HIV/AIDS. If you are not sure whether or not you or your partner is infected, choose a different method of birth control protection like condoms. Condom effectiveness is much higher in comparison to the contraceptive sponge. Condoms are also the one and only protection that can help to protect you both against sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies.

The contraceptive vaginal sponge is available without a prescription but you should ask your doctor if you have recently had a miscarriage or an abortion, are trying to become pregnant, have signs of pregnancy such as late period or are with a new sex partner. You should ask your doctor for the best birth control for you.

The sponge should not be used more than once a day. It can cause burning, itching or a rash of the vagina or penis. Stop using and ask the doctor if you or your partner have difficult or painful urination.

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