Nine will become pregnant with perfect use. Twenty will become pregnant with perfect use. You may increase protection by checking with a finger that the cervix is covered every time you have intercourse. Diaphragms and cervical caps may provide some protection against certain sexually transmitted infections, including chlamydia and gonorrhea. Once learned, insertion is easy.
Insertion can be part of bedtime routine, or it can be shared by both partners during sex play.
If properly placed, the devices generally are not felt by either partner during intercourse. Consistent use of the diaphragm may reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer. CAPS Diaphragms can be worn by most women when they are not menstruating. Cervical caps can be worn by most women when they are not menstruating. They can be used by women whose pelvic muscles are too relaxed to hold a diaphragm in place.