Abstract: A kit for intravaginal, barrier-type prevention of conception and sexually-transmitted infection includes a barrier-type device and an applicator, the barrier-type device including a cervical dome having an upwardly facing opening and a curved surface extending from the opening to a downwardly-facing dome peak and including a continuous fornical rim defining the opening and transitioning therefrom into a continuous, annular vaginal brim which circumscribes the dome and extends both outwardly and downwardly, and wherein the brim defines a thickened grip portion extending inwardly toward the dome. The applicator includes an elongate handle having at its proximal end arcuate support means for supporting the barrier-type device, and gripping member for releasably holding the device upon the support means during intravaginal positionment of said device.