A cervical cap is easy to use, and women, who use this device, are happy with the benefits they gain, but there are still a few side effects and risks associated with the use of this barrier contraceptive method.
There might be some inconvenience if you forget to remove the cap in time, and then there could be a risk for irritation and inflammation. Although cervical inflammation is very rare condition, it can still occur due to the growth of microorganisms on the cap. Therefore you must wash a cervical cap with antibacterial hand soap and rinse it with tap water after every use. It is also significant not to miss tears on the cap, since it diminishes the efficiency of a cervical cap for birth control. Since this barrier method of protection against pregnancy does not protect from HIV, additional barrier contraceptive methods are to be used during sexual intercourse.
Other disadvantage include the slip out of the cap during lovemaking. Therefore women could feel very uncomfortable and not relaxed during sexual intercourse, as they may worry about the position of a cervical cap in the vagina. Women should also be aware to use a water-based lubricant, if needed, since oil-based lubricants may decrease the efficacy of this birth control method . The correct position of the device is very important, so practicing how to place it correctly is actually not a bad idea.
Although a cervical cap is rather easy to use, it does not release hormones. This method of birth control is known to have very few side effects compared to other types of contraception. It is especially convenient to women, who for some reason cannot or do not want to use a hormonal method of birth control. Even though there are a lot of women worldwide who choose a cervical cap for protection against pregnancy and they are happy and satisfied with it, you have the right to decide and choose what best for you is.
I was at University in the late 70’s – early 80’s…
Many women were on the Pill and enjoying their sexual freedom.
I was the odd one out – I just don’t believe people get away with casual sex (particularly women)…I also, had no interest in one night stands or multiple partners. It was relationship sex or nothing…
I was also shy around the opposite sex…
I met my future husband when I was in my early 20’s – we were both virgins. He was equally shy around the opposite sex.
The short story – we’ve been together for 27 years – no HPV, no herpes, no syphilis or anything else….
It really frightens me…
I strongly recommend waiting until you meet someone special, being careful to check his sexual history (if he’s had prior partners) – even get him to see a Dr for some Tests…
Your health is so important – my quality of life has been amazing…
So many of my Uni friends have gynecological and health problems – and most of it goes back to the sexual freedom they “enjoyed” in their youth.
I agree…. Me and my Husband meet in Jr high school… To make a long story short, 12 years later we are still together and have one child and now is working on # 2… we had only been with each other.. I never have to worry about getting a STD because of that reason.. be true to yourself and don’t have multiple sex partner… wait and find your soul mate.