How can you have vaginal intercourse while using the NuvaRing? And how big is the NuvaRing?

A: The ring is about two inches across, and it is made out of soft, flexible plastic. If you've put the ring in your vagina correctly, you shouldn't be able to feel it at all. If you can feel it, you may need to push it further into your vagina. Some women worry that their partners will feel the ring during intercourse, but most partners say they can't feel it. …

Is it OK to use a yeast infection cream while I'm using NuvaRing?

A: Some women cannot use oil-based creams to treat yeast infections with the ring in place. The ring (brand name NuvaRing) is a combined-hormone method of birth control. It is inserted into the vagina and left there for three weeks at a time. …