- Put approximately a teaspoonful of contraceptive cream or jelly in the cup. Spread the cream around the rim of the diaphragm. ONLY USE SPERMICIDAL CREAM OR JELLY. Vaseline or other creams can damage the rubber and don't kill sperm.
- In a comfortable position (one foot on the toilet or a chair, sitting on the edge of the toilet ot chair, lying in bed, or squatting down), separate the labia with one hand, and fold the rim of the diaphragm with the other. Put your index finger inside the fold, where you have placed the cream.
- Insert the diaphragm and push it as far up and back as it will go in the vagina.
- Push the front behind the pubic bone, then check to make sure the cervix is covered.
Check
the diaphragm carefully for tiny cracks, tears and holes BEFORE inserting
it, by holding it up to the light and gently stretching the rubber apart
with your fingers. Be careful of your nails - it's easy to puncture
a hole in the diaphragm with one. You can insert the diaphragm up
to six hours before intercourse.
Removal:
- Hook a finger over the top of the rim. This will break the suction.
- Then pull down and out.
If intercourse is repeated or occurs more than six hours after insertion, leave the diaphragm in place and insert another application of contraceptive cream, jelly, or foam into the vagina.
After each use, wash your diaphragm with mild soap and warm (not hot) water. Dry it with a towel, dust it slightly with cornstarch (not powder), and store it in its case. Diaphragms last about two years but they need to be re-sized after pregnancy, abortion and weight gain or loss of 10 pounds or more. Only use products that are made for use with the diaphragm. Do not use petroleum jelly because this will cause the rubber to disintegrate.
For more information on caring for your diaphragm, check here.
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