6+
condoms
diaphragm
pill
NuvaRing
pull-n-pray (withdrawal)
Depo-Provera
a half-assed version of FAM
spermicide (with & without barriers)
female condom (exhubby said it was like having sex with a warm blow-up doll. probably didn't help that I had him try a blow-up right before we tried the female condom. it was an experimental afternoon, to be sure!)
"technical virginity" (everything but actual vaginal intercourse - this is often a preferred method for me.)
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Developed a latex allergy, so there went the diaphragm & condoms, which sucked, because I really liked my diaphragm as a backup method to whatever we were using. When I got married, my husband was so-so on it, because sometimes he could feel it - either it felt weird on his head if he was touching my cervix, or somewhat uncomfortable if he slipped behind my cervix & banged into the rim.
For most of my pre-married life, I used Depo & my diaphragm if in a committed relationship & threw condoms into that mix if I wasn't. I was (maybe still am?) stupidly hyper-fertile, in that I can conceive if a guy ejaculates on the other side of the room, I swear.
Through a combination of events (including poor timing on my part), I managed to get pregnant on Depo, with a diaphragm (no spermicide) & a condom; condom broke, my next Depo shot had been due 2 weeks prior. Aren't I the lucky one? 
I miscarried, like I have all pregnancies. This is fine by me, as I have no plans for sprogen.
Just a shoutout to those who mentioned difficulties with a few methods:
Latex allergy: they make polyurthane diaphragms now. Poly condoms can be pricey, but if you have a "free clinic" or needle exchange (needle exchange programs are actually HIV prevention programs, that's why they started) nearby, they often have poly condoms available for free - you have to ask for them, though; since they're so expensive, they keep 'em behind the counter so people don't just get grab-happy.
Now, while I like the Trojan Supra brand of polyurthane condoms, they've actually come out with new latex-free condoms. I forget exactly what they're made of, but the Lifestyles SKYN brand is one of them, & Durex has one too (not the Avanti, which is their polyurthane condom). They look & feel more like a regular latex condom. I was surprised to find out that I had a preference (it's been a while since I used condoms, until recently), but that's an option to try. I've also received these for free from the above places.
Spermicide reaction: I, too, have a problem with spermicide; it upsets my poor vagina terribly. However, there ARE spermicides available made of lactic acid (google lactic acid spermicide) & these are supposed to be just as effective but not nearly as bothersome. I plan to order some of this when I get my new polyurthane diaphragm. If so inclined, you can also make your own spermicide! There are recipes on the Internet (& the page will explain exactly how it works), supposedly lemon juice is a very effective spermicide. I don't think the homemade is meant to be used alone, but with a cervical cap or diaphragm.
My current regime is just polyurthane condoms (they have lubricant but no spermicide); my partner doesn't orgasm or ejaculate right now due to medications (hoping to remedy this soon). I plan to switch to my diaphragm, using spermicide during my fertile time along with pull-n-pray, so long as I stay with this partner. If I end up with other(s), I will combine polyurthane condoms with the diaphragm & perhaps withdrawal.
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