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The sponge has no hormones, so you will be able to get pregnant as soon as you stop using it. Protect yourself with <a href=\"https://findmymethod.org/birth-control-options/\">another method</a> if you stop using the sponge and do not want to get pregnant.<br />\n&#8211; It can be used while breastfeeding.</p>\n<h3>Lifestyle benefits</h3>\n<p>&#8211; You can put the sponge in up to 24 hours in advance.<br />\n&#8211; One size fits all so you do not have to have it fitted by a health-care provider.<br />\n&#8211; During its 24-hour protection, you can have sex as many times as you like.<br />\n&#8211; It&#8217;s a good option if you don&#8217;t mind getting pregnant. Most people do not use the sponge correctly, so women often wind up pregnant. 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