The active ingredient in spermicides is nonoxynol 9 (N-9). Some condoms include a spermicidal lubricant containing N-9. Clinical studies have shown that N-9 spermicides don’t prevent or reduce the risk of getting HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, from an infected partner, or against getting other STDs. Thus, N-9 spermicides should not be used for HIV/STD prevention or protection. Clinical studies also …

As for birth control, most consumer choose latex condom, only a few professional consumer know the spermicidal condom or spermicidal lube. Women who wish to prevent pregnancy have many contraception options available to them, and deciding on the best one requires research. One of the most important questions to ask is whether or not a particular form of birth control …