Suggested links for further exploration of topics related to this chapter
are found below with a brief description of what you can expect to find if you follow each link.
Nonoxynol-9 (spermicide)
Nonoxynol-9 Warnings
This is an exact copy of a letter previously available at the CDC (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention). This letter dated August 4, 2000 was sent from the CDC and contains a report on research findings which suggest that the spermicide nonoxynol-9 (N-9) does not protect against HIV transmission and may in fact facilitate HIV transmission.
This copy is found at a site called THE BODY: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource.
Cruising with Lazarus: The Scandal of Nonoxynol-9 by David Salyer.
Salyer discusses his views on the implications of the CDC research on nonoxynol-9 (N-9).
He is very angry with all the companies and organizations who have promoted the use of N-9.
This essay is located within the site THE BODY: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource.
Barrier Methods - Condoms
CDC Guidelines for correct use of condoms
Barrier Methods - Cervical Barriers
Cervical barrier methods
This is a page at the Website of the Cervical Barrier Advancement Society.
This website has lots of information and pictures of various barrier methods:
Diaphragms, Cervical Caps, Sponges, Other Cervical Barriers, Female Condoms, & Microbicides.
Spermicides
DrDonnica.com (Women's Health Site)
The information found here will likely address questions and concerns you may have concerning spermicides.
Today Sponge
Planned Parenthood provides information about using this method
