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.

Important: Always refer to the instructions on each individual diaphragm or cervical cap to ensure proper use. Is ContraGel A Spermicide? 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. In general people use contraceptive gels like ContraGel with condoms to take advantage of their mild lubricating effects. By using a gel in such a way the main contraceptive benefit is reducing the risk of 'contamination,' i.e. sperm and ejaculate ending up outside the condom through pre-ejaculate sperm or a tear in the condom. 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. Since the sexual revolution of the 1960's when the diaphragm introduced instantly reversible, female controlled contraception to the world, the demand for spermicide to accompany it was immediatley created.ContraGel is not available with a prescription in any country that we are aware of, including the NHS in the UK, although we understand that many insurance companies and HMO's will cover the cost if contraception is a provision of your policy. The Caya diaphragm was completely redesigned to make an easier to use, more comfortable, and more anatomically accurate diaphragm. It is not classed as a 'drug' for licensing purposes but a Class II medical device. It is approved by the European Union with the CE0124 approval mark. This makes it available over-the-counter, without a prescription. A diaphragm or cap is a barrier method of contraception. It fits inside your vagina and prevents sperm passing through the cervix (the entrance of your womb). You need to use it with a gel that kills sperm (spermicide). Lactic-acid based spermicides are made from natural ingredients and provide users who experience adverse reactions to spermicides filled with chemicals, such as N-9, with a safe alternative. Contragel Green, sometimes rebranded as Caya Gel is the most popular lactic-acid based alternative on the market.

They are not classed as a 'drug' for licensing purposes but a Class II medical devices. It is approved by the European Union with the CE0124 approval mark. This makes it available over-the-counter, without a prescription. Not likely. The dome of the Caya diaphragm is soft, like your cervix, and so it feels natural. In rare cases, the partner may feel the rim of the diaphragm, but the majority of men reported no change in their experience. Does Caya affect my libido or desire for sex?

Is Caya Gel A Spermicide?

The reality is that many doctors are not knowledgeable about the importance of choosing non-hormonal birth control, and do not encourage diaphragm use.