Why can’t I have a diaphragm

Because I said so.

Also because of the following reasons. I’ve categorised them in two different ways, one’s with a mnemonic, and one’s a more ‘logical’ approach.

The Mnemonic

You can’t have a diaphragm because U CRAP HAIR, and you have far larger issues to think about

U – Uterovaginal prolapse

C – Cystocele 

R – Recurrent UTIs

A – Allergy to spermicide

P – Poor vaginal muscle tone

H – History of toxic shock syndrome

A – Abnormalities of the vagina (congenital)

I – Inadequate retropubic ledge

R – Rectocele

The logical route

I figured that there’s only really two reasons to not be allowed to use a diaphragm – either you’re going to get sick because of it, or it’s going to fall out.

Get Sick:

• Recurrent UTI
• History of TSS
• Allergy to spermicide