Today Sponge, Female Contraceptive (12 Sponges)

by Today Sponge

Product Features

• Box of 12 disposable feminine contraceptive sponges
• Unique three-way action both blocks and absorbs sperm, while continuously releasing an effective spermicide which quickly kills sperm on contact
• Disposable, soft polyurethane foam sponge containing nonoxynol 9 spermicide
• Provides effectiveness, safety, convenience and sexual spontaneity, without the side effects that accompany hormonal contraception
• Manufactured by Allendale Pharmaceuticals, dedicated to the self-development of innovative personal care products

Product Description

Two kinds of efficacy statistics are customarily calculated for contraceptive methods. "Method-effectiveness" is the level of effectiveness obtained when using a method consistently, according to label instructions. The method-effectiveness for Today® Sponge, which was derived from a controlled worldwide clinical study, is 89% to 91% (see Today® Sponge product labeling). What that actually means is about one pregnancy for every 1,250 to 1,500 acts of intercourse Today® Sponge does not contain hormones. The active ingredient, the spermicide, nonoxynol-9, has been available for more than 35 years, has been used by millions of women, and has a proven safety record Because Today® Sponge is made of soft polyurethane foam that mimics the feel of vaginal tissue, it is extremely comfortable and generally undetected by either partner during intercourse.    After years of clinical testing among more than 1,800 women worldwide who used Today® Sponge throughout more than 12,000 Menstrual Cycles, Today Sponge Was Introduced To The U.S. Market In April 1983. Studied In 20 Family Planning Centers In 11 Countries, It Has Undergone More Extensive Testing Prior To Introduction Than Any Other Female OTC Contraceptive. Updated World Wide Clinical Trial Results Continue To Confirm The Data Supporting The Labeling Of Today Sponge, Which Made It The Female OTC Contraceptive Method Most Recommended By Physicans. Today® Sponge is sold over-the-counter, without a physicians' prescription. No special fitting is required. Its small size allows a woman to carry it unobtrusively in her purse. In addition, it is disposable after each use. And, unlike the pill, Today® Sponge is used only when needed.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000E27KBQ
• UPC: 364967111125
• Item model number: 11112
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,243 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #32 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Family Planning & Contraceptives > Female Contraceptives

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My bf (EDIT: now husband) and I love these!, June 25, 2006

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zaxwrit - See all my reviews

This review is from: Today Sponge, Female Contraceptive (12 Sponges) (Health and Beauty)

OK, not sure what the other commenter means about the oral sex taste, but it does not exist. My bf (now husband) cannot even tell I am using anything with this product. No feeling, no taste, nothing. Sure, it doesn't protect against STDs, but neither does the pill. This works much better because there are no side effects, no hormones and no waiting time. You just insert it and you are ready to go. It's even better than a diaphragm because no prescription is needed and the spermicide is in the sponge. All you do is open the package, wet the sponge, squeeze it to distribute the spermicide within it, and insert, which is very easy. That's it! Removal is no problem, too.

Yes, we love these things!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars would be no need for contraception, August 18, 2006

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Heather Wallace "happymom" (FT. RILEY, KS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Today Sponge, Female Contraceptive (12 Sponges) (Health and Beauty)

The only disadvantage I can think of for this one is the fact that sometimes there is a little foamy leakage. I planned ahead one day and grabbed one early, so that when the kids went to sleep we would be ready. In the course of the afternoon, I was busy doing standard domestic stuff--dishes, cooking, chasing a 3 year old and two other children, not to mention walking the dog-- there was a certain amount of leakage from the spermacide. Perhaps I accidentally used too much water or something, but it was a one time issue.

Hubby said order more, he loves them, said he doesn't even know they are there. I couldn't say on the oral, we haven't done that with these, and we don't risk relying on them on the actual day of ovulation, but overall, I have to say, wonderful product, no risk, no problems, comfortable, easy to insert and remove. Also no need to watch the clock to see when that narrow window is like you have with films, foams, and jellies.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Been using it for years, August 13, 2006

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2 Cents "Tired and True" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Today Sponge, Female Contraceptive (12 Sponges) (Health and Beauty)

First, it is not just men who don't like condoms. I'm a woman and I hate condoms. The guys I've dated have been more than willing to use condoms. If a guy was unwilling to wear a condom, I'm not sure I would trust him, and I would probably not have sex with him. However, I do not like condoms and therefore I've chosen to use other forms of birth control. After trying the pill, the novaring, and a diagphram, I discovered the sponge. I highly recommend it. My boyfriend cannot feel it, and there is no numbness or strange taste. It is not an "alternative" for me, it is my first choice.