In order to keep her date spontaneous and romantic, Elena inserts a diaphragm with a spermicide before she leaves work at 4 PM. After cocktails, dinner, and dancing, she goes to her date's apartment and begins lovemaking at about midnight. Is this safe in terms of preventing pregnancy?
A) Yes, a diaphragm is effective for 6 to 8 hours after insertion with spermicide.
B) Yes, as long as it is in place, it is an effective sperm barrier.
C) No, the dancing may dislodge the diaphragm from its correct position in the vagina.
D) No, a diaphragm is only effective for up to 6 hours after insertion with spermicide.

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A diaphragm with spermicide is typically effective for up to 6 hours after insertion. Since Elena inserted it at 4 PM and did not engage in lovemaking until around midnight, this exceeds the 6-hour effectiveness window, making it less reliable for preventing pregnancy.

In Order to Keep Her Date Spontaneous and Romantic, Elena