Vaginal Contraceptive Film (VCF) is a little 2 inch by 2 inch paper-thin sheet with a chemical that kills sperm (Nonoxynol - 9). It is a vaginal spermicide. It is locate near or on the cervix. It is dissolves in seconds. It should be inserted not longer that one hour, but you should insert it at least 15 minutes before sexual relationship.
The Usage of VCF
Women have used VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film millions of times to prevent pregnancy. But anyway before you start any birth control method; it’s important to consulate with your clinical or in your family planning cleaning. VCF is considered a safe and effective method of birth control. The links below will help you for the first time how correct use the VCF.
Very important that there is no contact between the vagina and penis before VCF is inserted. The first step is: you should remove one film from the package with dry fingers. Than crease it in half and place it in high a fingertip. Glide your finger (which with the VCS) into the vagina as far as you can. In such way film should placed on or near the cervix. If the VCS inserted in vagina more than one hour, you should insert another film. But remember that you need to use one VCS film before each act of sexual intercourse. The VCS can be inserted by a woman or with help of her partner.
Vaginal Contraceptive Film is available without a prescription. So your can buy it at almost all drug stores.
Advantages of the VCS
VCF is approximately 80% effective in preventing pregnancy which is about the same as other spermicides. It is easy to use and it is invisible. You can buy it almost at all drug stores and without any prescription. But it is important to follow the instructions on the package insert. You needn’t your partner help to place the film. Your can do it alone. It lessens the risk of getting some sexually transmitted infections. Also your can use the VCSs with a diaphragm or a condom.
Disadvantages of the VCS
At first you should wash your hands before place in the film. Your hands should be dry, because the film can stick to your fingers. As you need to use a new film before each act of sexual intercourse, it can interrupt sex. Some people may be sensitive to film or find it causes irritation.
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