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proper place, and any position used during coitus
will not affect it.
"
Remember that you should always put about
one-half teaspoonful of antiseptic jelly inside the
cup part of the diaphragm before inserting it."
"I have heard of a jelly preparation," Mrs.
Smith remarked.
"Don't misunderstand me, Mrs. Smith. Using the
jelly alone is far from reliable. You must use the
two together to secure full protection. The dia-
phragm forms a secure barrier over the mouth of
the womb so that the sperms cannot enter into the
uterus. The jelly is used as a double protection,
to destroy the sperms immediately after they are
deposited by the husband. You should never omit
using the jelly with the diaphragm; and of course,
you should never have any exposure without using
this method. If you follow these directions, you
can have reliable protection for the balance of
your life. You will find that this method has another
advantage, in making the marriage relation en-
tirely natural. It causes no interference between
you and your husband. Neither of you will feel it,
or be conscious of its presence."
"I'm so glad, Doctor. You have lifted a great
burden from my mind."
The physician handed her the prescription, and