How VCF Works

VCF - Vaginal Contraceptive Film is a soft square of soluble film that begins to dissolve with moisture after it is inserted. VCF works by manually inserting the film high into the vagina at least 15 minutes before intercourse. Once dissolved it creates a gel coating which contains a highly effective spermicide that kills sperm on contact for up to 3 hours. Insertion is quite easy and can be accomplished by either the woman or her partner. Because VCF becomes a gel, it doesn’t become runny or messy. It won’t stain. VCF washes away with the with the natural body fluids, so there is nothing to remove or dispose of.

Get into a comfortable position to insert VCF . You may want to squat, put a foot up on a chair, or lie on your back. Using VCF is as simples a 1-2-3…