- Must be put into the vagina just before sexual intercourse
- Contain a substance that kills the sperm
- When used with a latex condom, provide better protection than either
one used alone
- Can be bought in a drugstore without a prescription
- May help protect against some sexually transmitted diseases but may increase
the risk of others. However, use of foams and creams more than two times
a day may increase the risk of sexually transmitted diseases for women
who are exposed to them. Talk to your healthcare provider about your
risk.