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The female condom is a relatively new invention, but it is just as effective as its male counterpart. It can help give women even more control over their sexual health. However, if the female condom is not used properly, the sperm could spill out into the vagina, resulting in pregnancy or an STD. That’s why it’s... more »
A condom is a simple and effective device used to prevent conception or the contraction of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, STDs, during sexual intercourse. With proper education in their use, the failure rate of condoms is only 2%. In regards to pregnancy, this is somewhat higher than other contraceptives such as intrauterine devices... more »
With the risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or STDs, barrier methods like the male and female condom are gaining in popularity because of their ability to protect people from infection, including HIV. Barrier methods also allow for spontaneity in sexual encounters because of the little preparation involved. For people who... more »
The goal of all birth control methods is to prevent an unwanted pregnancy, but some methods are more effective than others. Because cost and the need for a doctor's prescription are factors, some of the most effective methods are not available to everyone who needs them. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gathers statistics on the... more »
There are contraceptive methods that do not involve condoms. Yet there is no guaranteed way of having sex, specifically intercourse, without risking pregnancy, unless one of the people involved is sterile or has had surgery to make himself sterile. While alternatives to condoms exist, no method is 100 percent safe.There are some types... more »
As an alternate to the male condom, the female condom is a latex covering that is inserted into the vagina or anus. When used properly, a female... more »
As an alternative to having a man put on a condom, a woman can wear a female condom (also called a "vaginal sheath") to protect herself from... more »
Seniors have special needs in terms of which contraceptives to use. Seniors don't have to necessarily worry about pregnancy as much as younger... more »
To prevent gonorrhea, doctors and sexual health professionals suggest the use of safer sex practices. Bear in mind, however, that there is no... more »
If you’re sexually active and not trying to get pregnant, you should use a condom. Condoms also help protect against sexually transmitted... more »
A female condom is a device that is used during sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs—such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV). Invented by Danish MD Lasse Hessel, it is worn internally by the receptive partner and physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering that persons body. Female condoms can be used by the receptive partner during anal sex.
The female condom is a pouch with flexible rings at each end. Before vaginal intercourse, the ring inside the pouch is inserted deep into the vagina, holding the condom in the vagina. The penis is directed into the pouch through the ring at the open end, which stays outside the vaginal opening during intercourse. Female condoms have been available since 1988.
Versions and materials
The female condom was first made from polyurethane. This version is officially called the "FC Female Condom". A newer version is made of nitrile rubber and called "FC2" (this material change was announced in September 2005)."FHC press">(PDF)
The newer nitrile condoms are less likely to make potentially distracting crinkling noises. It is hoped the nitrile condoms will also allow for significant reductions in female condom pricing."FHC press" /> This line of condoms is manufactured by the The Female Health Company, USA. FC1 and FC2 are the only female condoms approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) for purchase by UN agencies. They are sold under many brand names, including Reality, Femidom, Dominique, Femy, Myfemy, Protectiv and Care.
A recent version of the female condom is made from natural latex, the same material used in male condoms. This condom does not make the noises some experience with plastic condoms. This type of female condom is manufactured by Medtech Products Ltd, India. It is sold under various brand names, including Reddy, V Amour, Lamour, VA WOW Feminine condom, and Sutra. One more clinical trial is required before it can be read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female+condom
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