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Is it True That Coca Cola Can be Used as a Contraceptive?


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QUESTION:  My girl friend swears it's true, and that she uses it, but before
trying it myself I want to check with you.  Is it true that Coca Cola can be
used as a contraceptive?  Are there any dangers to using it?

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ANSWER:  The only time Coca Cola is effective as a contraceptive is if you
drink it instead of having sex.  All kidding aside, this is an old story that
refuses to die.  Some women have used Coca Cola as a douche after intercourse,
in hopes that it will kill sperm.  In a laboratory (not a woman's body), some
formulations of Coca Cola do kill sperm.  But in a woman's body, sperm make
their way to the oviducts, where they can fertilize an egg almost immediately
after intercourse.  Many physicians feel that any douche used after
intercourse only pushes sperm farther through the reproductive tract, thus
enhancing their chances of fertilizing an egg and causing pregnancy.
     The side effects of the Coca Cola douche are unknown, but there are some
reports of increased infections in women who use it.  If the Coca Cola is
shaken and allowed to forcefully spew into the vagina and possibly the uterus,
more potentially serious side effects can result.
     If you are in need of an inexpensive, safe and effective contraceptive,
talk with your physician or your pharmacist.  There is a wide variety of
products on the market, any of which is a wiser choice than the Coca Cola
douche.  Show this answer to your friend, you will be doing her a favor.  And
I hope you won't even get started.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.