Vaginal Contraceptive Films And Lubricants

Our pharmacist answers the latest question regarding vaginal contraceptive films and lubricants.

Sep 28, 2017

Pickk asked

I have a which question I use vaginal Contraceptive film occasionally as a second form of birth control as a back u With the birth controls pill I take! I was wondering am I able to use a personal lubrixation product while using the VCF! Does personal lubrication product interact at all with VCF film!? Thank you so much!

Answer

This is a very commonly asked question and I am more than happy to help.

 

Vaginal contraceptive films are spermicidal films that dissolve in the vagina prior to intercourse. It is the same drug that is contained in spermicidal jellies or ointments and the drug is known as nonoxyl-9. It is completely safe to use the film in conjunction with a personal water based lubricant.


As many are not familiar with the conrtaceptive film, here is some information regarding it.


HORMONE FREE

VCF is Hormone Free, so if you don’t want to use a hormone based contraceptive like the pill, then VCF may be right for you!


HORMONAL SIDE EFFECTS

If you are experiencing hormonal side effects like moodiness, weight gain, loss of sex drive, headaches, nausea, breast tenderness and other problems as a result of hormonal birth control products and would like to find a different type of birth control that has almost No side effects*, then VCF may be right for you!

*only 2% of users of VCF have reported minor irritation or burning of the vagina or penis.


CAN'T USE THE PILL

If you have been told by your health care professional you shouldn’t use the Pill, then VCF may be right for you!


HEALTH RISKS

If you don’t want to run health risks of blood clots, stroke and or heart attack, cardiovascular disease, depression, respiratory or other problems associated with hormonal birth control products, then VCF may be right for you!


SMOKING

If you are a smoker and were told you shouldn’t be using the pill, then VCF may be right for you!


CONVENIENT

VCF Contraceptive Film comes in individually sealed pouches roughly half the size of a one dollar bill and are soft and thin . Carry VCF everywhere you go!


DISCREET

Because VCF Contraceptive Film is small, no one except you needs to know you're using it. You can insert VCF privately (at least 15 minutes before intercourse). Once inserted VCF stays active for up to 3 hours and most women and their partners will not notice it’s there. VCF washes away with the natural body fluids so there’s nothing to remove or dispose of afterwards.


SPONTANEITY

If you desire a spontaneous, unrestricted and natural way of lovemaking, then VCF may be right for you! VCF can be easily inserted only a few minutes before intercourse, which promotes foreplay, and once inserted can’t be felt by either partner. VCF stays active for up to 3 hours and washes away with the natural body fluids so there’s nothing to remove or dispose of afterwards.


NO PRESCRIPTION

You do NOT need a prescription for VCF - Contraceptive Film so no one needs to know you are using it. Find out where to purchase VCF by clicking the where to buy VCF? button.


STD'S

VCF does not protect against HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases. Some studies have suggested that frequent use of products containing nonoxynol 9 can increase vaginal irritation, which may increase the risk of getting STD's from infected partners. If you are worried about these diseases, then VCF may not be right for you.


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