10 Must Know Facts About the Birth Control Sponge

6. How do you use it?

Contraceptive sponges may seem a bit intimidating at first, but they are actually very easy to use. You should first wash your hands. After removing the sponge from its packaging, read all the instructions. Most sponges require water to activate the spermicide, so you may have to wet the sponge with clean water and squeeze the sponge one time. When you insert the sponge, you must push it up against the wall of your cervix, and the dimpled side of the sponge must be against the cervix. The amount of time in which you can use the sponge to protect against pregnancy depends upon the individual product.