You should wash your hands with soap and water before putting in your diaphragm. You MUST use spermicide with the diaphragm. Insertion of the diaphragm may interrupt sex. You have to take your diaphragm with you on vacations or trips. Use of the diaphragm increases your risk for urinary tract infections.
Some women find the diaphragm unattractive.
If you do not like touching your vagina, the diaphragm may not be a good method for you. It is difficult for some women to insert a diaphragm correctly. If left in for too long, the diaphragm slightly increases your risk for a very serious infection called toxic shock syndrome. Don't leave your diaphragm in for more than 48 hours. The diaphragm may slip out of place during sex.