 Then taking the womb veil into the right hand with the cavity looking upward and compressed from side to side, giving it thus the shape of an ellipse, she has to push it up the vagina as far as it will go.It will then spread out of its own accord and apply itself closely and firmly to the neck of the womb.Rotter also recommended that the veil be used in conjunction with a spermicide ointment made from muriate of quinine and vaseline.