Anybody know what a sponge is? Is it like a diaphragm or something, or doesn't it even exist?
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In article , [email] (Lawrence Wong) wrote:
Yes, it did exist, marketed in the U.S. under the name "Today". I guess the idea was similar to a diphragm (barrier method). I think it came already treated with spermicide. --a.chase
In article Lawrence Wong, [email] writes:
Yes, those spermacidal sponges do exist. I'm just going to reiterate what they told me at Planned Parenthood:
They are like diaphragms in that they're like a solid object you, ahem, insert. But while the idea with the diaphragm is to make a barrier against the sperm, the idea with the sponge apparently is to soak it up. But unlike the condom, neither the sponge nor the diaphragm are protection against STDs--they are only good for preventing pregnancy!
It's easy to see why the sponge would be preferrable for a woman like Elaine, who doesn't have much luck with long-term relationships and is more likely to need case-by-case protection, so she probably doesn't want to expose herself to the health risks of birth control pills and other hormonal means. And obviously, Elaine found a sponge she liked--she must have been comfortable with that type of birth control and it worked for her.
But for shame, Elaine, to not be using condoms in this age of AIDS!
There, my health services are done for the day. Meghan
Maybe Elaine used the sponge as well as condoms. This would show her to be extra responsible at preventing pregnancy. Even though she is pro-choice she may not want to ever have to make that choice.
[email] (ClipperMag) wrote:
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Actually, Elaine only used a sponge with guys she really liked. With other guys, she used a Brillo pad...
Subject: Re: Best sitcoms ever? From: [email](Nat Mastick) Date: 13 Aug 1996 00:11:36 GMT Message-ID:
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