Diaphragm contraception

A diaphragm is a shallow, bendable cup that you put inside your vagina. It covers your cervix during sex to prevent pregnancy. What’s a diaphragm? A diaphragm is a form of birth control that’s a shallow cup shaped like a little saucer that's made of soft silicone. You bend it in half and insert it inside your vagina to cover your cervix. What does a diaphragm do? A diaphragm helps you prevent pregnancy. It works as a barrier that covers your cervix, stopping sperm from joining an egg. In order for a diaphragm to work best, it must be used with How do diaphragms work with spermicide to prevent pregnancy? Adding spermicide to your diaphragm before you put it in your vagina makes it much more effective. Spermicide has chemicals that stop sperm from moving so they can't get to an egg. The diaphragm keeps the spermicide in place, near your cervix. Next How effective are diaphragms?

Diaphragms work best when used correctly every time you have sex, which is difficult for some people to do. Also, spermicide can have side effects. You have to use it every time you have sex. In order for your diaphragm to work as well as possible, you have to use it every time you have vaginal sex — and If you’re not sure that you’ll be able to use your diaphragm every single time you have vaginal sex, there are plenty of other types of birth control out there that are easier to use and offer better protection against pregnancy (like Remember: whatever kind of birth control you choose, using Diaphragms can be hard to use correctly. Some people have trouble inserting the diaphragm, and it can take practice to get comfortable doing it. Diaphragms can get moved out of place if there's a lot of hard thrusting going on. Also, diaphragms won’t work as well if you don’t stay on top of the spermicide situation. You have to make sure you put your diaphragm-with-spermicide in before you start having sex, and leave it in for 6 hours after sex. If you have sex again, you have to put more spermicide in your vagina. And don’t leave your diaphragm in for more than 24 hours. Spermicide may have side effects. If you use spermicide lots of times a day, it can irritate your vagina and increase your risk of getting Some people who use diaphragms get Size matters. Diaphragms come in different sizes, and so do our bodies. Changes in your body over time can mess up the fit of your diaphragm. Yo...

Diaphragms are portable, reusable, and hormone-free. They’re effective right away, and you can get pregnant as soon as you stop using it. Diaphragms are convenient and give you control. A diaphragm fits in your pocket or bag — wherever you go, your diaphragm can go with you! Your diaphragm is effective as soon as you start using it, and it’s easy to stop using it, too. If you decide that you want to try to get pregnant, just don’t put your diaphragm in. Easy! Diaphragms don’t interrupt sex. You can put your diaphragm in up to 2 hours before you have sex (that's how long the chemicals in spermicide work). Getting your pregnancy protection in place before things get hot and heavy means you don’t have to stop and worry about birth control in the heat of the moment. Most people and their partners don't feel the diaphragm during sex. And knowing that you're protected from pregnancy can help you relax and enjoy sex more. Diaphragms don’t have hormones. Some people prefer non-hormonal birth control, or can’t use methods with hormones because of medical problems — diaphragms can be a good option for them. Diaphragms last a long time. Other barriers like It’s good to have a doctor or nurse check the fit of your diaphragm after a year, if you gain or lose a lot of weight, or after you’ve been pregnant (whether or not you gave birth). Previous How safe is the diaphragm? Next What are the disadvantages of diaphragms?