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What types of contraceptive gel can I use with Caya?

Any contraceptive gel that is WATER-BASED will work, such as VCF Gel. If you’re having trouble getting the gel please contact our team. […]

Will the Caya diaphragm really last 2 years?

Two years from the first use. After 2 years, the nylon ring inside Caya loses its “bounce back,” which can make it less effective. We recommend you write the date of first-use on the box, or put a note in your calendar to order a new one earlier than 2 years from the first-use date. Any Caya diaphragm older than […]

Caya doesn’t come with the gel, so what do I use?

While the Caya gel itself is not yet FDA approved, there are two contraceptive gels that have been tested as compatible with Caya. VCF Gel is the most commonly used water-based gel that is available over the counter at most retail pharmacies Phexxi is the other gel that has been tested as compatible with Caya. Phexxi does require a prescription, […]

Can I have sex more than once after inserting Caya?

Yes, you can have sex more than once after inserting Caya. Just leave Caya in place and remove six hours after the last time you have sex. […]

Can my partner feel Caya while we’re having sex?

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?

No. Because Caya is hormone free, it will not affect how you feel about having sex. The moment of intimacy shouldn’t be interrupted by use either, as insertion can be done up to two hours ahead of sex, and Caya needs to be left in for 6 hours after sex. […]

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