What users say about the Caya® diaphragm

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What users say about the Caya® diaphragm Findings from the 2025 Caya® user survey

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Brief explanation

In 2025, KESSEL medintim GmbH conducted a voluntary online survey with 805 participants to find out more about their practical experiences with the Caya® diaphragm. The results reflect the feedback from the participating users. 

Why women choose the Caya® diaphragm

When asked about their reasons for choosing the Caya® diaphragm, respondents stated:

  • 36% wanted a hormone-free method of contraception
  • 25% wanted to avoid hormone-related side effects
  • 23% appreciated that the method is only used when needed

Many respondents stated that they had previously used hormonal contraception.  

Ease of use of Caya®

85% of participants stated that they had not experienced any difficulties using the Caya® diaphragm. 

Among those who experienced challenges, issues such as insertion, positioning or removal were most frequently cited. As with all user-controlled contraceptive methods, proper instruction and initial practice can support safe use.  

Partner acceptance

The survey results showed predominantly positive or neutral reactions from partners:

  • 79% stated that their partner had a positive view of the Caya® diaphragm
  • 14% stated that their partner was indifferent
  • 4% stated that their partner was unaware of its use

Sexual experience when using the diaphragm

  • 61% reported no change in sexual sensation
  • 34% reported an improvement
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Would women recommend the Caya® diaphragm?

98% of respondents stated that they would recommend the Caya® diaphragm.

About the survey

The results are based on a voluntary online survey conducted in 2025 (n=805). The results describe the experiences of the participants and should not be interpreted as population-level estimates. Individual experiences may vary.

Source: Caya® User Survey 2025, KESSEL medintim GmbH. For safe and effective use, please read the official instructions for use (GBA).

Author Pavitra Purohit

Pavitra Purohit is a Scientific Product Manager at Kessel Medintim GmbH. Her expertise encompasses medical research, research and development (R&D), medical technology, and the scientific support of innovative medical devices. A particular focus of her work is women's health, especially diaphragms and non-hormonal contraceptive methods. She combines scientific expertise with evidence-based healthcare communication to provide reliable, accessible information on diaphragms, non-hormonal contraception, and women's health.

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