JustErin said:

Well, before I was on the pill I used these spermacidal inserts that I would forget to use sometimes.

But would a condom with nonoxyl-9 count as two forms of birth control?

I'm sorry that I'm not of more help, Erin.

applekisses said:

What's it physically like? I mean texture, smell...how do you use it?

I'm sorry...I suppose I can google it all.

JasmineFire said:

No, you're definitely helping!

I'm gonna be honest. I do not want to use condoms at all. I am looking for a way around that.

JustErin said:

It's no problem - I don't mind.

My BF and I prefered this one:



http://www.walgreens.com/...d=prod2875

Description

With Nonoxynol-9.
Effective birth control.
For the prevent of pregnancy.
For use with condom or alone.
No hormonal side effects.
Easy-to-use.
The leader in women's birth control.
Ortho Options offers women a full-range of easy-to-use contraceptive product forms that are highly effective, safe, and non-hormonal.
Ortho Options Conceptrol Contraceptive Gel is unscented, clear, unflavored and stainless.
It is prefilled into a single dose, convenient, easy to use, disposable plastic applicator containing Nonoxynol-9, making it one of the most effective contraceptives you can use without a prescription.
Spermicides like Conceptrol are 94% effective when used correctly and consistently.
Made in USA.
Use for the prevention of pregnancy during intercourse; with condom or alone.


It has no scent and the texture is just a little more sticky than something that could be a part of your normal fluids. I just didn't like the suppositories or other things - some of them he didn't like either because they irritated his skin. If you're going to go the gel route - this is a great one, imo.
Oh - and it comes in pre-filled applicators that are much like tampon applicators...you use them basically the same way...plunge and push...
[Edited 7/15/08 8:27am]

JustErin said:

A couple issues with spermicide. First, allergic reactions to nonoxynol-9 are pretty common. I had all kinds of problems with infections when I used a cervical cap with spermicide - and none when I used the cap without spermicide.

Also, spermicide on its own (without an accompanying barrier) isn't terribly effective. Fertile-quality cervical fluid is pretty durable - and if a swimmer hits that before the spermicide, it can be "hello, pretty baby."

JustErin said:

Based on experience from 20 + yrs ago

I didn't like it

I didnt like the texture - the added and different fluid content
slightly changed the dynamic of the intercourse friction

forget oral once inserted

also some men are sensitive to it - can cause burning/rash

JustErin said:

oh man...that's gonna be tough.

have you spoken to your gyno about different options? Sometimes they know things that the regular person doesn't about new forms of birth control and what not.

I'm going to take a quick look on Planned Parenthood's website to see what they have to say.

Genesia said:

Oh geez....I can't win.

Mach said:

Ok, it's totally out.

Is there a reason you're against a diaphragm?

I feel like if it's not the pill, a barrior method is the way to go. And if you're against condoms, that's really your only good choice left.

Although talking to a doc seems like the best thing to do...

Well, They have some information about implanton, a hormonal implant that goes under the skin and lasts three years.

http://www.plannedparenth...n-4243.htm

Then there's Depo-Provera, which is a shot.



But they're hormonal...so there are those side effects to deal with.

JustErin said:

Well, there's ALWAYS a risk with any birth control.

CarrieMpls said:

I concerned about it coming out during sex, specifically rough sex.

I don't know much about it though...maybe that doesn't happen. I'll have to research it.

Yes, I need to talk to my doctor for sure.

JustErin said:

I don't think that a diphragm will come out during rough sex but it may be..um..bumped around a bit depending on how deep he's going.

JasmineFire said:

What about one of those cervical caps?

http://www.fwhc.org/birth...apinfo.htm

applekisses said:

i think i was conceived when my mom was using one of those.

although, they look as though they would be more difficult to bump around.

JustErin said:

A diaphragm won't come out if it's fitted properly. I had enough trouble getting the thing out when I wanted it out - there was no way one will "pop out" unassisted.

JustErin said:

youve never used birth control?

Genesia said:

I'm thinking that this one might be a winner. I'll look into it and will make an appointment with my doctor.

LleeLlee said:

For about 2 weeks when I was 18. But that's it.

JustErin said:

You can stop looking now, because if you really don't want to get pregnant and you don't want to use the other birth control methods, condoms are the only way left. Since you are not fucking this other guy so much, using a condom with him could prevent a lot of unwanted shit. Otherwise you will have to keep on playing Russian roulette.

JustErin said:

and you didn't get pregnant until you were 30!

wow.

Genesia said:

This was my experince with one as well

JustErin said:

yeah, but would he like it?

Tremolina said:

unless she has spikes on it, i doubt he'll even notice.

JustErin said:

You must have been sure you would never get pregnant. Its odd that it happened, but thats life for you, even Doctors can be wrong.

LleeLlee said:

Well, I was just going by what my doctor told me and for my adult sexual life he was right...until I hit 30.

My current doctor told me that I may have in fact gotten pregnant in the past but had very early term miscarriages.

JustErin said:

This thread is getting more scary and depressing when I come back to read it..



My friend is miscarrying right now.
My other friend awhile back, went to view a house, asked to use the bathroom and miscarried in the toilet.

I am sure as you say, some people do miscarry without them knowing even..

REDFEATHERS said:

It's a mortifying thought, isn't it?

If that is what happened....I had no idea at all because nothing out of the ordinary appeared to happen.

JustErin said:

Sure, yeah! I wouldnt think about it - put it out your mind..