To understand what Caya Gel is, and how it can be used as an effective part of an all natural birth control system, it is important to first understand what it is not. Caya Gel is not a spermicide. To be classed as a spermicide, a product must contain Nonoxynol-9, a chemical that effectively kills sperm.
Of course, Caya Gel (previously known as ContraGel) was formulated to be body and earth friendly and therefore does not contain N-9. Consequently, Caya Gel is not classed as a spermicide, but a contraceptive gel.
This also means that while spermicide is often used as a stand-alone method of contraception, Caya Gel is only approved for use with a barrier contraceptive ie, a diaphragm, FemCap, or Caya. Its formulation increases the effectiveness of the barrier contraceptive, but on its own Caya Gel is not an effective method of contraception.
How Caya Gel Works
Unlike spermicide, Caya Gel does not kill sperm. So how does it work?
Caya Gel is interdependent with the barrier contraceptive it is applied to. The ingredient methyl cellulose gives Caya Gel is thick viscous consistency, and when applied to the barrier contraceptive it creates a second physical barrier to prevent sperm from entering the cervix.
Caya Gel also effects the PH level of the vagina. Vaginal PH is critical to allowing sperm to travel up into the cervix. Caya Gel alters the PH of the vagina and creates an inhospitable environment for sperm.
Caya Gel Is Proven As Effective As Spermicide
In an outstanding medical study, Caya Gel (under the old name of ContraGel) was proven to be just as effective as Nonoxynol-9 spermicides when paired with a barrier contraceptive.
