How to Use spermicide in a Sentence

spermicide

noun

• Most brands of condoms do contain spermicide — just check the label on the box to be sure.
  — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, 23 Mar. 2016
• Most brands of condoms do contain spermicide — just check the label on the box to be sure.
  — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, 31 Oct. 2017
• The sponge also releases a spermicide that can kill sperm.
  — Dawn Stacey, Phd, Lmhc, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2023
• It must be used with spermicide, and is available by prescription only.
  — Julie Washington, cleveland, 11 July 2022
• When used by itself, spermicide is not as effective as other over-the-counter birth control methods.
  — Dawn Stacey, Phd, Lmhc, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2023
• Cons: Not for those allergic to silicone or spermicide; can be tricky to insert; may lead to more urinary infections.
  — The Editors, Marie Claire, 14 June 2019
• Lemon juice and other acidic substances were tried long before modern spermicides landed in condoms.
  — National Geographic, 19 Feb. 2016
• Lemon juice and other acidic substances were tried long before modern spermicides landed in condoms.
  — National Geographic, 19 Feb. 2016
• The group recommends the use of spermicide in addition to another methods like condoms.
  — Bailey Lipschultz, Bloomberg.com, 7 June 2020
• The fibers can also release spermicide and other chemicals.
  — Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2012
• It’s made out of lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate—food-grade ingredients that, the company and ob/gyns say, are less irritating than the chemicals in spermicides.
  — Maria Aspan, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2023
• But other costs can add up over time, like routine checkups for prescription refills, emergency contraception if your BC fails, plus over-the-counter purchases like condoms and spermicide.
  — Lauren Krouse, SELF, 22 Nov. 2021
• Condoms, withdrawal, the Sponge, fertility awareness (rhythm method) and spermicide — which can be among the less effective forms of pregnancy prevention — are not included.
  — Julie Washington, cleveland, 11 July 2022
• There are many factors that can impact women getting UTIs, including the use of specific contraceptives like condoms with spermicide and lubricants.
  — Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 10 May 2023
• Other barrier methods such as diaphragms, sponges, internal condoms or spermicide were less commonly used and made up less than 1 percent of contraception use.
  — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022
• Examples of effective methods can include condoms or spermicide, which do not contain hormones.
  — Noel Mumford, Essence, 27 May 2021
• Additionally, spermicide, which is found in some lubes, is a pretty harsh, potentially irritating ingredient to be rubbing onto your face.
  — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 21 Nov. 2021
• According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, spermicide is only 28% effective when used alone.
  — Emily Shiffer, Parents, 14 June 2023
• Failure is most often associated with improper or inconsistent use rather than a problem with the product itself.6 Barrier birth control options include external condoms, internal condoms, spermicides, the sponge, diaphragms, and the cervical cap.
  — Dawn Stacey, Phd, Lmhc, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2023

Last Updated: 22 Aug 2024