Comments on: Vaginal Contraceptive Film? At Least it’s Free!

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:12:44 +0000

it reminds me of those mouth strips that you put on your tongue to get fresh breath. Only… for your baby free vagina

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:53:13 +0000

My wife and I used this after baby 1. When we were ready for baby 2, we stopped, and conceived within a week. So you go figure.

But the stats are NOT good. And no STD protection.

(sorry I wandered through here… no idea why my search for 10-Ks ended up back in college).

By: herpesgirl

herpesgirl — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:27:10 +0000

1 in 4 teens have STDs. said by std dating site stdromance

By: Kell

Kell — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:12:41 +0000

I HAVE BEEN USING VCF SINCE I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL (C.O. 2002), AND THAT THING WORKS!!!

-THE DRUG STORE RIGHT BY THE HOUSE RAN OUT ONCE A WHILE BACK & I GOT KNOCKED UP WITHIN A WEEK OF NOT USING IT…I ENDED UP WITH A MISSCARRIAGE (Dr. SAID IT WAS ONLY STRESS-INDUCED), & I HAVE USED VCF EVER SINCE & HAVENT GOTTEN PREGO AGAIN…SO U BE THE JUDGE…IM SOLD THO.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:32:51 +0000

I think it works. I too have seen the stats, but since I can’t use condoms (allergic to latex and the oil on the non latex ones), plus hormonal birth control gives me problems…

Used for over two years now, and so far no issues at all.

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:52:41 +0000

I’ve been using VCF on and off since college. Obviously, the downside is that it doesn’t protect you from STD’s. Also, make sure you AND your partner give it a dry test run to make sure neither one of you is allergic/sensitive to it.
This is great for me and my partner, as we are both clean, and have been tested.

Downside: You do have to put the film up to your cervix, but its easy if you squat low, and insert. (This brings the cervix down to an angle easier to push it in painlessly.)

Downside: I’ve had 3 partners who were sensitive to it, claiming it burned their penis, and some roommates who have used it and said the same thing.

Bottom line: Be safe people, and use condoms first. This is only 97% effective if used properly, and condoms are 99.9% effective if used properly. If you are going to use a spermicide, know that there is still a 3% chance of getting pregnant. Use this along with the rhythm method, hormonal birth control, a cervical cap, or IUD.