After Sex
The following are some important points to remember after youhave sex:
Leave the diaphragm in place for at least 6 hours after sex.
If you have sex again within 6 hours, spermicidal gel placed in thevagina to take, but not enough to put your diaphragm gel in the dome.
Take the membrane of your vagina 6 to 12 hours after sex.
Leave the diaphragm in the vagina for more than 24 hours. Thiscan lead to infection, irritation or even a complication called toxicshock syndrome.
Do not shower, while the diaphragm is in your vagina.
To remove the diaphragm, "hook" to the front edge with your fingerand pull down. Be sure to tear a hole in the diaphragm with your fingernails. You should not wear your diaphragm during your period. You do not have to use another method of contraceptionduring this time.
