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Diaphragm benefits

Diaphragm benefits
Diaphragm benefits

Health benefits

– It is hormone-free.
– It decreases the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease and tubal infertility.
– It may protect against certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including chlamydia, gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, and trichomoniasis.
– It can protect against cervical precancer and cancer (6).
– It’s a good alternative for women who cannot use hormonal contraceptives.
– It can be used while breastfeeding.

Lyfestyle benefits

– You can put a diaphragm in hours in advance and leave it in for up to 24 hours.
– Compared to a condom, it allows for more sexual sensation and spontaneity.
– It is a female-controlled contraceptive, so it enhances a woman’s sexual agency.
– You can have sex as many times as you like while it is in as long as you add more spermicide each time.
– Neither you nor your partner should be able to feel it.
– You will be able to get pregnant as soon as you stop using the diaphragm. If you do not want to get pregnant, use another contraceptive method as soon as you stop using it.

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