Contraceptive gel vs Female condom Comparison & Alternatives

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Overview

Rated 3.5

6 reviews

Before sex

Frequency

79% - 86%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 0.0

0 reviews

During or before sex

Frequency

79% - 95%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Contraceptive gel ingredients

Birth control gels include spermicides and a new gel called Phexxi. These gels contain chemicals which prevent sperm from reaching an egg by affecting the sperm's motility and helping to block the cervix (opening into the womb).

Female condom ingredients

Female condoms (sometimes referred to as a Femidom) are soft thin pouches that are made of a thin,

strong plastic called polyurethane,

a substance called nitrile,

or latex.

What Lowdown reviewers say

Mood

33% very positive

Bleeds

50% no change

Sex drive

50% increased sex drive

Weight

67% no impact

Skin

83% no impact on skin

Cycle return

100% don’t know impact

Mood

Not enough data to say

Bleeds

Not enough data to say

Sex drive

Not enough data to say

Weight

Not enough data to say

Skin

Not enough data to say

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

There are no benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this birth control

Protects against STDs

Non-hormonal

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Contraceptive gel reviews

6 reviews

Contraceptive gel

Used for 6 - 12 mo

26 years old

🇺🇸 US

• today

Contraceptive gel

Severe lower back pain at 7months using it coming to the front as well especially when laying down

Used for 3 - 6 mo

29 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 24th Jun 25

Phexxi gel

It’s okay still having pain with the Slynd which is awful

Used for 8+ yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 17th Apr 24

Contraceptive gel

Birth control implant I have had this birth control for 10 years (3 implants). It makes your period lighter and more regular, or takes it away completely; I had a birth control pill ( i'm not sure if the name) prescribed beforehand and i could not stand that one.

Used for 6 - 12 mo

26 years old

🇺🇸 US

• today

Contraceptive gel

Severe lower back pain at 7months using it coming to the front as well especially when laying down

Used for 3 - 6 mo

29 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 24th Jun 25

Phexxi gel

It’s okay still having pain with the Slynd which is awful

Used for 8+ yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 17th Apr 24

Contraceptive gel

Birth control implant I have had this birth control for 10 years (3 implants). It makes your period lighter and more regular, or takes it away completely; I had a birth control pill ( i'm not sure if the name) prescribed beforehand and i could not stand that one.

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Contraceptive gel vs Female condom

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Contraceptive gel ingredients

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Benefits: What this birth control can help with

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26 years old

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• today

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🇺🇸 US

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