We were using condoms, but, you know, it's a condom, so we were researching other non-hormonal options and decided to give these a try!

The boyfriend and I are in a semi-long distance relationship, so it's not like we're having sex every day, but we've been using these as our only birth control for about six months now.

It did take me a few tries to get used to inserting it, and I do have to fold it an extra time or it will begin to dissolve and stick to my finger before I can get it anywhere near my cervix, but it's easy inserting now that I've practiced.

Sex feels great! And no pregnancies so far! Some other users have mentioned painful side effects, but neither the boyfriend nor myself have suffered any itching, burning, or other discomfort.

Used these twice in my last fertile window (one was the day before I ovulated) and still no pregnancy!

Generally very pleased with this product. It does run a little for a while afterwards and the fifteen minute wait can be rough sometimes, but it's worth it for the organic, intimate feel. Plus, no hormones, which is also good.

NOTE: Make sure you know where your cervix is! This is designed to cover the cervix! And wait the full fifteen minutes. Yes, it can be annoying, but surely you can find sexy ways to spend fifteen minutes.

It can cause yeast infections.

Well, what can I say? I'm not Prego 😂🤷"â'€ï¸ The only thing I didn't like was it stuck to my finger while I inserted it. Other than that, I didn't know I used it

I was skeptical about this, but put my faith in the reviews. I've used about 3 of these and, thankfully, no pregnancy - so it does the job :) The tricky part is getting them in, because they do start dissolving as soon as they hit moisture. So that it doesn't come out, I will go up towards my cervix and push a bit of pressure on the wall of it on the way out - so whatever is on my finger stays up there. The directions say to fold them, but mine were already folded. I thought the first one was a fluke, but they have all been like that. The are individually wrapped, which is SUPER convenient - I keep a couple in my purse and a couple in my room. The packaging is also discreet. Oh, the one weird thing was that my partner said it caused some tingling in his mouth when he "went down south". Maybe if it was in a bit longer, that would dissipate, but I think it's something he can handle so I can keep using them :)

Difficult to insert as it sticks to your fingers. Tried empty tampon applicators and it was ok but didn't think it was effective enough. Terrible taste. But so far, I'm not pregnant. The gel has a lower efficiency rating so I'm not willing to try it