Anyone use the diaphragm?

Question

I'm going off the pill because it's a cause of vulvar vestibulitis syndrome, which I have. I'm getting surgery for it this month, and hopefully within a few months I'll actually be able to have sex and actually need reliable contraception.

We've always used condoms during (attempted) sex, so effectiveness isn't a huge deal. The diaphragm seems best because I don't really have sex all that often now, obviously, and want something more opt-in. Have any of you used the diaphragm? Can you feel it once it's inside? Do you like it overall? Thanks!

Answer 1

You cannot feel it inside you if it fits correctly. If you feel it, that means it's the wrong size.
I used to use it and I liked it.
The main drawback I found was when I pulled it out, I had to do it over a toilet because the semen would drip all over and it was a messy and stinky thing to clean. Sometimes I had to put some toilet paper under it so it didn't drip on its way to the sink.
I don't know if all women have that experience, but that was a big turn-off for me.