How is the Leas shield used?
The Lea’s shield consists of a cap-shaped appendage and a “control loop” that together form an elliptical device. The shield should be placed behind the pubic bone, as far as it can comfortably go. The loop aids in insertion and removal of the shield and stabilizes the device. When in place the lower tip of the cap is positioned under the cervix (with the cervix resting in the interior of the cap) while the control loop extends towards the posterior aspect of the pubic symphysis. Spermicide should be applied to the rim and the bowl (1/3 full) of the device prior to insertion. Additional spermicide is only required if sex occurs more than eight hours after insertion. If more spermicide is required it should be placed in the vagina without removing the Lea’s shield.
