The lubrication enables a smooth entrance for the penis into the vagina. The instructions give details on how and when to use extra lubricant. The extra lubricant is water based and does not contain spermicide. Because Reality is made from polyurethane, oil-based lubricants will not cause the sheath to disintegrate. We do not put spermicide in Reality ' s lubricant because some women are sensitive to nonoxynol-9, and become irritated using it, causing them to be more vulnerable to STDs.
Women have the option whether to use a spermicide with the female condom.
Yes, you can use nonoxynol-9 with Reality . Put the spermicide inside of the vagina before inserting Reality , or cover the outside of the condom with the spermicide, whichever is preferable. You can use spermicidal foam, gel or film with Reality . No clinical studies have been completed to demonstrate the added effectiveness when using a spermicide with the female condom. No, because Reality 's inner ring lies in the same place the ring of the diaphragm ring goes.