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
  • 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
  • Lemon juice and other acidic substances were tried long before modern spermicides landed in condoms.
    — National Geographic, 19 Feb. 2016
  • The second type of IUD is made with copper, which is a natural spermicide.
    — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022
  • The group recommends the use of spermicide in addition to another methods like condoms.
    — Bailey Lipschultz, Bloomberg.com, 7 June 2020
  • Examples of effective methods can include condoms or spermicide, which do not contain hormones.
    — Noel Mumford, Essence, 27 May 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, spermicide is only 28% effective when used alone.
    — Emily Shiffer, Parents, 8 Apr. 2024

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