About this item:
The hormone-free contraception
Caya® Gel is a contraceptive gel for hormone-free contraception with the Caya® or Singa® diaphragm. By means of cellulose it forms an additional physical barrier in front of the cervix.
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A natural alternative to spermicide.
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For use with Caya, Singa diaphragms, and FemCap.
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Minimizes risk of irritation and infections.
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Vegan, dairy free, and gluten free.
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Class IIa Medical Device, made in Europe.
Don't let chemical laden nonoxynol-9 spermicide hinder your goal of all natural contraception. All diaphragms and cervical caps must be used with a contraceptive gel— choose Caya Gel instead of N-9 based spermicide to avoid abrasive chemicals and skin irritation.
Caya Gel is available without a prescription. Large 60g tube provides more applications than leading typical spermicide brands.
Caya Gel Natural Spermicide Alternative
Caya Gel contraceptive gel is a nonoxynol 9 free spermicide alternative to be used in conjunction with a diaphragm or cervical cap. It is also marketed under the ContraGel brand name, both products being identical in composition.
Despite the lack of harsh chemicals Caya Gel is effective on a number of levels.
- The thick gel provides the added seal necessary for effective barrier contraceptive use.
- The viscous consistency creates a a physical barrier to the cervix.
- The lactic acid reduces ph-value of vaginal mucus making it inhospitable to sperm.
Before inserting a diaphragm or cervical cap into the vagina cavity, about 3 ml of gel is deposited into the cavity of the diaphragm or the brim of the cervical cap. Then, the diaphragm or cervical cap is folded and inserted into the vagina.
The tip of the cervix should be resting in the gel, and the barrier should be completely covering the cervix. As such, the cervix is covered and closed twice: first by the silicone membrane of the barrier, then by the gel. These two physical barriers prevent sperm from entering the cervix. If sperm does by-passed the silicone barrier, comes in contact with the gel and can not move into the cervix and uterus. Please note the instructions for use on each individual diaphragm or cervical cap to ensure proper usage.
Caya Gel formula is water-based. It is effective with silicone and natural latex rubber barriers.
Is Caya Gel A Spermicide?
The medical description of spermicide states that it must contain nonoxynol-9 as the active chemical component in order to be considered a spermicide (or an alternative microbicide). Caya Gel, of course, does not contain N-9, so it is not considered a spermicide in the traditional sense.
It does, however, perform the same role as spermicide with equal or superior efficiency of traditional spermicide.
Pharmaceutical Details For ContraGel and Caya Gel
- Store in a cool and dry place.
- ContraGel and Caya Gel are both class II medical devices, approved by the European Union as such with the CE0124 approval mark and available Over-The-Counter (OTC) in the UK.
- They are not currently FDA approved so should not be marketed in the USA