Diaphragm issues

Discussion thread regarding the diaphragm

I’d love to hear some perspectives from the ladies out there... I’m thinking this might be a fantastic option for anyone who can't use birth control pills, an IUD, or even condoms.

hiddenridge12 said:I want to hear from the women out there... I'm thinking this could be a solid option for anyone who can't deal with the pill, an IUD, or even condoms.

From what I've heard, it's totally unreliable.

Me too. I’m one of those people who is terrified of getting an IUD, and honestly, I’ve tried just about every birth control pill out there... none of them worked for me. So, I decided on a diaphragm. My gynecologist checked my cervical dilation to make sure it would fit. Now comes the tricky part. Here in the States, you can't just grab them off a shelf at a local pharmacy because they aren't stocked by the major distributors. But there is a workaround. There’s a company called Pfizer, specifically through their 9th Avenue pharmacy and marketing branch, that can source them from anywhere in the world if you have a prescription from your doctor. I placed my order today... it should arrive in about six days. My doctor mentioned that Orthofix makes the best diaphragms; they’re based in the US and you can find them online. You also need a lubricant and a spermicide. I actually ordered the spermicide in tablet form from them as well—it's made by a manufacturer in Austria and lasts for about an hour. The cost is roughly $117 and the diaphragm lasts about five years. Now I just need to practice putting it in... and remember to wash and disinfect it every single time after use.

Emily Rodriguez67 said:...

I've been considering a diaphragm lately. $117 It isn't a massive commitment given the timeframe. I'll need you to check in once you start using it—how the insertion and removal actually feels. The idea of having to put it in thirty minutes before intimacy, then waiting six to eight hours to take it out, is a bit daunting.
Waiting to hear if anyone else would be willing to share their experiences. 😁

@Emily Rodriguez67/">@@Emily Rodriguez67:I’d love to just use the diaphragm, but everywhere I read, they say it’s only about 92% effective😢..which basically means out of every 100 women using it in a year, 8 of them are still ending up pregnant

Megan Diaz45 said:hmm, I’ve actually started considering using a diaphragm. $117 It doesn't seem like a huge commitment over that timeframe, but I’m going to need you to check back in with me once you figure out the whole insertion and removal process, because honestly, the idea of having to prep it thirty minutes before sex only to have to deal with taking it out six to eight hours later is genuinely stressing me out.
I’m waiting to hear if anyone else has any firsthand experiences they’d be willing to share. 😁

Those spermicides are absolutely not cheap, which makes the whole thing a complete waste of money if you ask me.
Not to mention the fact that you're basically inviting every possible infection to move right in.
So—long live the condom...

Susan Hernandez51 said:spermicides aren't cheap at all—it’s honestly not even worth the money.
not to mention you could end up catching every disease under the sun
So yeah—long live the condom...

Roughly how much are we talking?

Grace Taylor35 said:Roughly how much are we talking about here?

Don’t quote me on the exact number— $25but maybe around ten different apps.
And honestly, even if you get the tech sorted, dealing with all that is going to be a hell of a lot more exhausting and complicated than just grabbing a box of condoms at a CVS.

Diaphragms are generally used by married women—those who have a steady partner. To me, it’s the most practical option for someone who can use it in the comfort of their own home. It’s quite difficult to manage in a car, at a party, or... well, you get the idea.
The cost is $23 for 12 vaginalettes. You also need a lubricant gel to help with placement, which I believe is about $7 for up to 30 uses.
Here is what my lady uses. Good luck. I’ll check back in once I have more experience with how practical it actually is...

Emily Rodriguez67 said:The diaphragm is generally intended for married women—basically, people who actually have a stable partner to deal with. In my view, it’s most practical for a wife who can just slip it in or take it out amidst the comfort and privacy of her own home. Trying to manage any of this in a car, at a party, or wherever else you might find yourself is an absolute nightmare.
The cost is roughly $23 for the spermicide used with a pack of 12 vaginal inserts. Then there's the lubricant gel you apply to the diaphragm to make placement easier, which I think runs about $5 and lasts for maybe 30 uses.
Here is what my lady uses; good luck to you. I will report back on how practical it actually turns out to be.

All that messy lubrication, the application process, and the constant risk of leaking makes the whole thing a hundred times more impractical and unhygienic than just using a condom.
And honestly, it's probably even more expensive too.
Not to mention, if you experience any weight fluctuations, you're stuck having to buy a whole new one.