Female Barrier Methods Female barrier methods are contraceptives that a woman places in her vagina before sex to prevent pregnancy. These include the diaphragm, the cervical cap, and the female condom. Fact sheet outlines their characteristics, advantages, and limitations. http://www.rho.org/html/cont-female_barriers.htm

Diaphragms and Cervical Caps Planned Parenthood Federation of America fact sheet. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/BIRTH-CONTROL/DIAPHRAGMS.HTM

Latex Allergy and Condoms Explains that contact with latex condoms, cervical caps and diaphragms is contraindicated for those with latex allergy and discusses safer alternatives. http://www.parentsplace.com/fertility/contraception/qa/0,3105,13405,00.html

Birth Control Contraceptives Choices Annotated collection of links to sites about contraception in general and specific contraceptive methods. From About.com. http://womenshealth.about.com/od/birthcontrol/