Foam is placed into the woman's vagina using an applicator and has two effects. It kills or destroys sperm and blocks the man's fluids from entering the cervical canal. Foam stops sperm from getting to the egg. Among typical couples who initiate use of vaginal spermicide, about one fourth will experience an accidental pregnancy in the first year. If vaginal spermicide is used consistently and correctly, about six percent will become pregnant. Foam is most is effective when used in combination with condoms . Complete information about this contraceptive is available through a family planning association or clinic, a clinician or the package insert accompanying the foam.

• A woman should practice putting foam into her vagina in advance. This will make it easier at the time of intercourse.
• You can't be sure if there is enough foam in the can to protect against the next act of intercourse. It may help to keep an extra handy.

• Foam gives the woman control over use of a contraceptive.
• It is available over the counter without a visit to a clinician.
• It can be put into the vagina up to 20 minutes before sexual intercourse, but it is also effective immediately.
• Foam is safe, has no hormones and is immediately reversible.
• The man's penis can remain inside the vagina after ejaculation.

• Foam can be irritating to the vagina, and some people feel that it is messy.
• It may not be protective against HIV/AIDS. To increase effectiveness, use condoms .
• Some women do not like placing an applicator up into the vagina.
• The taste of foam is unpleasant.
• The container carrying the foam is large and some may find it embarrassing to carry around.

At your local pharmacy, drug store, or clinic.