CONTRAGEL green, 60 g

A diaphragm (vaginal pessary) or a cervical cap (FemCap) is always safely used with a gel (e.g. Contragel green), which is placed in the membrane. This gel is a supplemental safety measure with these barrier contraceptives. Using a diaphragm or cervical cap without gel is less safe. The gel is placed in the membrane/cap before inserting the diaphragm. The diaphragm or cervical cap is now inserted so that the cervix is ​​covered with the gel. It is therefore additionally “closed”. The gel is primarily a physical barrier. The chemical effect on the sperm is less important. Therefore, the gel does not have to contain the active ingredient Nonoxynol-9, but has a mechanical effect via the gelling agent. This prevents sperm,