Spermicide Spermicide

Spermicide - Definition and Overview

Spermicides are substances that are sperm killing.

Usually they are used to increase the effectivity of contraceptive barrier methods like diaphragms and condoms, they are only somewhat effective alone.

The most common active ingredient of spermicides is nonoxynol-9, which some women are allergic to, and which has been shown to increase the risk of contracting HIV.

See also Sperm

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