The diaphragm is a device similar to a tiny saucer with a flexible rim, which serves as a barrier between the uterus and sperm.
The first models appeared in the 19th century. They were uncomfortable, and made of stone, silver, and other metals.
Only in the 1940s did they start to make diaphragms out of elastic materials, and that's when this birth control method gained popularity. The use of this contraceptive requires skill and experience, since improper installation reduces its effectiveness. In addition, there is no loop that facilitates its removal.
The device can be placed in the vagina an hour before having sex, but must not be removed within 6 hours after nor left inside for more than 24 hours.
The effectiveness of the diaphragm is 88% within a year, according to the Pearl Index. Doctors recommended using it together with spermicides. Consult a doctor about choosing the right size. You should buy a new one every year to avoid eventual microcracks.
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