The Sponge - Disadvantages of The Sponge

What is The Sponge? What are the advantages of The Sponge? What are the disadvantages of The Sponge? Where can I purchase The Sponge?

What are the Disadvantages of the Sponge?

• Foam can be irritating to the vagina, and some find it messy.
• It is not protective against HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). If protection against infection is important, use condoms.
• Practice putting foam into your vagina in advance. This will make it easier at the time of intercourse.
• Some women do not like placing an applicator into the vagina.
• Sometimes you can't be sure if there is enough foam in the can to provide protection for the next act of intercourse. Keep an extra can handy.
• The taste of foam is unpleasant.
• The container carrying the foam is large and may be embarrassing to carry around.