The contraceptive vaginal ring is a soft, flexible plastic ring that goes into the vagina. It’s also really easy to self-insert. It stays in place for three weeks. After this, you have a seven-day break.

When first using a contraceptive vaginal ring, you will experience a lot of discharge. This can last up to three months. It’s a great way of preventing pregnancies.

It contains a combination of two hormones – progestogen and estrogen. These two hormones work in conjunction to prevent an egg from being released, to make it harder for the sperm to reach the egg, and to thin the lining of the uterus so that an egg can’t implant itself.

The contraceptive vaginal ring is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. Though, keep in mind that you can still get STDs wearing one. There may be short term side effects. There can be lots of perks too. These include:

Advantages of Contraceptive Vaginal Rings

• Clearing up acne
• Easing cramps
• Making your periods lighter
• Making your periods more regular

You can get a contraceptive vaginal ring through a prescription from a nurse or doctor.

They can also help you skip your period. Although that does sound great, your body does need to experience periods for optimum health.

The NuvaRing

One of the most popular contraceptive vaginal rings on the market today is the NuvaRing. It is really effective and easy to use. It contains 11.7 mg of progestin, estongestrel and 2.7 mg of ethinyl estradiol.

It was first approved in Europe (The Netherlands) on Valentine’s Day 2001, and its approval was then followed by all fourteen countries in the European Union. That was on June the 12^th, 2001. It was approved in the United States by the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) on the 3^rd of October, 2001. So, it has really been around for a long time!

It’s really comfortable but may come out of the vagina when there is the removal of a tampon, during intercourse, or if you push very hard while defecating. There is no need to worry though, as you will have up to 3 hours to put it back in.

What Is Sex Like with A NuvaRing?

When wearing a NuvaRing, you may be curious as to know what your experience will be with it deep inside you. Well, there are things you should know:

1. The NuvaRing Will React to Gravity Rather Than Be Pushed in Deeper

The NuvaRing is a state-of-the-art vaginal contraceptive ring made to be one of the best of its kind. It is produced in its awesome design to stay put, as the muscles in the vagina hold it tight. Should it travel any higher, it will be halted by the cervix, so there is no need to stress.

After sex you need to check if it is still in place, and if it has fallen out, you need to replace it within the next three hours.

2. You Can Take It Out While Having Sex (For A Short Period)

The NuvaRing can be removed for up to 3 hours – although this isn’t really advised within the first 2-3 weeks of use. Often back-up contraception is advised if you are going to remove it while having sex without it, after all you are using it to prevent pregnancy.

However, it can be removed while having sex, for a short period, but then needs to be reinserted back in. If you and your partner get kinky and want to use toys, it is advised to remove the ring as not to damage it, but re-insert it after use.

It’s important to note to always wash it before re-inserting it and use cold or warm water. Hot or boiling water will affect its efficiency negatively.

3. Men Don’t Feel the NuvaRing

It was found in a 2004 study that seventy two percent of men hardly, or never, felt vaginal contraceptive rings while having sex with their partners.

87% did not feel any movement of the ring, while a whopping 92% said that there was no change in the sensation they felt while their partners wore vaginal contraceptive rings.

When Not to Use the NuvaRing

As wonderful as the NuvaRing is, there are certain instances when you should avoid using it. These include:

• If you have a fondness for smoking cigarettes and are over the age of thirty-five, it is best not to use the NuvaRing.
  The mixture can be deadly because as you smoke, you risk problems of the heart and blood vessels when combined with hormonal contraceptives, especially if you are suffering with these issues already.
  The combination may cause strokes, blood clots as well as heart attacks, which can ultimately be fatal. This risk only gets more dangerous as you age, especially when you are over the age of 35, and smoke a lot.
• The NuvaRing should also be avoided if you suffer with high blood pressure that can’t be controlled by medicine.
• It is advised not to use the NuvaRing if you are on a Hepatitis C drug combination that has ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, including, or not including dasabuvir. The reason is this may increase levels of alanine aminotransferase in the blood.
• NuvaRing shouldn’t be considered if you have:
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney Damage
  • Eye Damage
  • Nerve Damage
  • Blood Vessel Damage
  • Severe Migraine Headaches
  • Liver Disease
  • Liver Tumors
  • Unexplained Vaginal Bleeding
  • Breast Cancer
  • Any Cancer Sensitive to Female Hormones
  • If You Are Pregnant

• It is also important to note that the NuvaRing does not prevent STDs of any kind.

Overall, the NuvaRing is a fantastic choice of a vaginal contraceptive ring. If you want to know more information, this scientific data report about the NuvaRing will provide all that you need!