CAYA Diaphragm Gel

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In addition to the spermicide, you can use water-soluble lubricants to combat dryness, and condoms to guard against sexually transmitted disease. Be sure the lubricant is not silicone oil based, as that can damage Caya. However, using condoms with a small amount of silicone oil will not damage Caya. How do I properly clean my Caya diaphragm? All diaphragms and cervical caps must be used with a contraceptive gel— choose ContraGel instead of N-9 based spermicide. have an unusually shaped or positioned cervix (entrance to the womb), or if you cannot reach your cervix

After using, you can wash your diaphragm or cap with warm water and mild unperfumed soap. Rinse it thoroughly, then leave it to dry and put it in its container. Keep it in a cool, dry place. Experience better relief from dry, itchy or irritated vaginal walls with this applicator. With the single use Vaginal Applicator for your Caya Gel there is no need to sterilise between uses, you can use the applicator as and when you need it for instant relief and dispose of the applicator in household waste. The UN sponsored a study in several locations in Africa from 1996-2000. During those four years, researchers followed 1000 sex workers who used Nonoxynol-9 gels or a placebo before engaging in sexual intercourse. The HIV infection rate among the workers that had used N-9 was around 50% higher than those who had used the placebo. The N-9 users also experienced more vaginal lesions than the placebo users, which may have contributed to the higher risk of HIV infection. We recommend ContraGel or Caya Gel which are both natural products and also vegan! Can my partner feel Caya while we’re having sex? you use oil-based products, such as baby lotion, bath oils, moisturiser or some vaginal medicines (for example, pessaries) with latex diaphragms – these can damage the latex

Do ContraGel and Caya Gel Kill Sperm?

The Caya® is inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse. It covers the cervix completely and is located between the posterior vaginal vault and the niche on the pubic bone. During and after sexual intercourse, the Caya® prevents sperm from entering the uterus. After intercourse, the Caya® diaphragm must remain in the vagina for at least 6 hours. About 80% of women fit into the range of sizes that are compatible with Caya. Women who do not fit in this range must use either a traditional diaphragm or a cervical cap. You're advised to wait until 6 weeks after having a baby before using a diaphragm or cap. Who can use a diaphragm or cap?

Grip Dimples: Raised dots the sides of the Caya rim guide you towards holding the diaphragm in your hand so that with just the slightest bit of pressure it shapes itself into a narrow, tampon-like cylinder shape. The two grooves that are created within the silicone when the Caya is folded hold the contraceptive gel. This allows for both the Caya and the gel to easily slip into the vagina. The Caya diaphragm replaces this difficult sizing system with one single size device. Caya is not a one size fits all diaphragm. Rather, once confirming you fall within the size range of 65mm to 80mm, you can use Caya without worrying about frequent refitting. The design is contoured to the female anatomy, it’s easy to use, comfortable, and durable; it lasts up to two years. Better still, because it’s sized to fit most women, it no longer requires a fitting before you can get Caya. How do you use a diaphragm? You can visit a GP or nurse when you want to replace your diaphragm or cap. Most of the time you can use the same diaphragm or cap for a year before replacing it.

Does Caya affect my libido or desire for sex?

Caya is a single-size contraceptive barrier device designed to fit a wide range of women (80%). It is easy to use and offers discreet contraceptive protection. Don't let chemical laden nonoxynol-9 spermicide hinder your goal of all natural contraception. All diaphragms and cervical caps must be used with a contraceptive gel— choose Caya Gel instead of N-9 based spermicide to avoid abrasive chemicals and skin irritation. You can buy the diaphragm and gel from some pharmacies/chemist, sexual health and family planning clinics, and online. What stops the diaphragm from working? Leaving Caya® in place for 6 hours will help ensure that the sperm are inactivated by the contraceptive gel that you used with the Caya® diaphragm. This will help prevent unwanted pregnancy. What types of spermicide or contraceptive gel can I use with Caya? There is no difference. ContraGel, or ContraGel Green to use its correct name, has been around for decades. As part of a marketing exercise to try and sell more contraceptive gel alongside the Caya diaphragm it was decided offer ContraGel in a white box and tube and label it Caya Gel. Buying a Caya diaphragm with Caya Gel sounds good to the consumer. ContraGel continues in parallel with its own name and labelling.