CallingAllAngels Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I read today that the Today Sponge will soon be back on the market! Visit link removed for more details. Also, this link is to the article: link removed Has anyone else ever used this method and liked it? I did and liked it very much. No hormones and no Dr's appt necessary! Just wanted to pass that on in case others were interested! Link to comment
lostandhurt Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Okay is this a Seinfeld joke? April fools day was a week ago! lost Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Okay is this a Seinfeld joke? April fools day was a week ago! lost NO, it's NOT a joke...check out the links! Link to comment
lostandhurt Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I guess the sponge worthy thing is out the window now. LOL lost Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 I guess the sponge worthy thing is out the window now. LOL lost I am glad it's coming back on the market. It's a form of BC without hormones that a woman can take charge of. Link to comment
FloatingAnchor Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 This looks like something I'd be interested in. What has been your experience with it? Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 This looks like something I'd be interested in. What has been your experience with it? Very positive. You can insert it hours before sex and keep it in for 24 hours. Link to comment
dragon lady Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I know you can buy them on Amazon, but they're expensive as hell. I looked into it once because I can't use hormonal birth control. I wouldn't be wanting to have sex any more than once a month if I was going to use the sponge. Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 how is it used? It's similiar to a diaphram but you don't need to be fitted for it. You wet it and insert it. It covers the cervix and blocks sperm from entering. Link to comment
FloatingAnchor Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Wikipedia says failure rate is 9% when used perfectly and 16% for "typical use" (whatever that means). This is only for women who have never given birth before. Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 ....failure rate??? I think it's about the same as the diaphram..... Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Wikipedia says failure rate is 9% when used perfectly and 16% for "typical use" (whatever that means). This is only for women who have never given birth before. I think "typical use" means that sometimes couples skip it. Link to comment
EQD Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 "The sponge is more effective for women who have never given birth. If women who have never given birth always use the sponge as directed, 9 out of 100 will become pregnant each year. If women who have never given birth don't always use the sponge as directed, 16 out of 100 will become pregnant each year. Women who have previously given birth have a higher risk of pregnancy. If women who have given birth always use the sponge as directed, 20 out of 100 women will become pregnant each year. If women who have given birth don't always use the sponge as directed, 32 out of 100 will become pregnant each year. Your partner can help you make the sponge more effective by using a latex condom or pulling out before ejaculation." planned parenthood link removed Link to comment
dangletsbang Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 It's similiar to a diaphram but you don't need to be fitted for it. You wet it and insert it. It covers the cervix and blocks sperm from entering. is it hard to insert, like get in the correct position? and remove? Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 "The sponge is more effective for women who have never given birth. If women who have never given birth always use the sponge as directed, 9 out of 100 will become pregnant each year. If women who have never given birth don't always use the sponge as directed, 16 out of 100 will become pregnant each year. Women who have previously given birth have a higher risk of pregnancy. If women who have given birth always use the sponge as directed, 20 out of 100 women will become pregnant each year. If women who have given birth don't always use the sponge as directed, 32 out of 100 will become pregnant each year. Your partner can help you make the sponge more effective by using a latex condom or pulling out before ejaculation." planned parenthood link removed Excellent information........ Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 is it hard to insert, like get in the correct position? and remove? no.......with practice it's very easy. Link to comment
bmwm3 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 guys are gonna have to step up and be more sponge worthy then... Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 guys are gonna have to step up and be more sponge worthy then... LOL....you betcha! Link to comment
midnightrambler Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 i usually use a sponge AFTER sexual relations Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 i usually use a sponge AFTER sexual relations Ha ha ha........... Link to comment
Cognitive_Canine Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Can guys feel the sponge? I might use this to double up with condoms. It's nice to have options. Especially for women who can't take hormonal birth control methods. Link to comment
CallingAllAngels Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Can guys feel the sponge? I might use this to double up with condoms. It's nice to have options. Especially for women who can't take hormonal birth control methods. No, men cannot feel the sponge. And yes, it's an excellent thing to use with a condom. I think your chances of getting pregnant would be about the same as using a pill. Link to comment
ScorpiGal83 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Hmm.. doesn't sound like something I'd wanna use, it's a sponge so it would absorb natural lube making sex dry and painful, plus spermicide isn't good for our vajayjays! Link to comment
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