A diaphragm is a flexible, latex, dome-shaped cup with a bendable rim. It is designed to fit securely in the vagina to cover the cervix.

Advantages

• It can be put in up to 6 hours before sex so it does not affect spontaneity
• When taken care of, they can last for a long time

Disadvantages                                                    

• It is difficult for women to insert and remove
• Some couples are allergic to the contraceptive cream
• Failure rate approximately 20 per 100 women per first year of typical use