Vaginal Condoms - Protect You From Most Sexually Transmitted Infections

When you think of a condom, the female condom isn't the first thing to mind. They are less commonly used than male condoms. This can be confusing to some. The good news is I am here to help educate you on the subject of female condoms.

The female condom is a pouch used during intercourse to prevent pregnancy and reduce sexually transmitted diseases. 

It has flexible rings at each end. Just before vaginal intercourse, it is inserted deep into the vagina. The crew at the closed end holds the pouch in the vagina.

The ring at the open end stays outside the vaginal opening during intercourse. And during anal intercourse, it is inserted into the anus. Female condoms work to prevent pregnancy by covering the inside of the vagina.

They collect semen when a man ejaculates. This keeps sperm from entering the vagina. Pregnancy cannot happen if sperm cannot join with an egg.

By covering the vagina or anus inside and keeping semen out, condoms reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections. Effectiveness is a common concern when choosing a birth control method.

Like all birth control methods, the female condom is more effective when you use it correctly. Almost everyone can use female condoms safely.

In fact, female condoms can be used by just about any woman who can use a tampon. They are also safe to use during anal sex. Using a female condom is safe, simple, and convenient.

Women and men like female condoms because female condoms allow women to share responsibility for preventing infection and are easy to get — can be purchased in drug stores and supermarkets.

They can be inserted by a partner as part of sex play, can be used by people who are allergic to latex, and can be used with oil-based as well as water-based lubricants.

Female condoms do not affect a woman's natural hormones, do not require a prescription, and may enhance sex play —the external ring may stimulate the clitoris during vaginal intercourse to stay in place whether or not a man maintains his erection.

How to insert the female condom 

1. Put spermicide or lubricant on the outside of the closed-end.
2. Find a comfortable position. You can stand with one foot on a chair, sit on the edge of a chair, lie down, or squat.
3. Squeeze together the inner ring's sides at the closed end of the condom and insert it into the vagina like a tampon.
4. Push the inner ring into the vagina as far as it can go — until it reaches the cervix.
5. Pull out your finger and let the outer ring hang about an inch outside the vagina.
6. If you want to use a female condom for anal intercourse, follow the above instructions for inserting it into the anus.
7. During vaginal intercourse, it is normal for the female condom to move from side to side. Stop intercourse if the penis slips between the condom and the walls of the vagina or if the outer ring is pushed into the vagina.
   As long as your partner has not yet ejaculated, you can gently remove the condom from the vagina, add extra spermicide or lubricant, and insert it once again.
8. If your partner has ejaculated outside the female condom into your vagina, you may want to consider using emergency contraception (morning after pill).
   Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy if started up to five days after unprotected intercourse. The sooner you start it, the better it will work.
9. To remove the female condom: Squeeze and twist the outer ring to keep semen inside the pouch.
10. Gently pull it out of the vagina or anus.
11. Do not reuse the female condom.

The following is one of the products we provide for women.

FC2 Female Condoms are condoms made by Female Health. This condom allows you to take control of your protection. This female condom is designed to be useful while maintaining the highest levels of comfort.

Made from nitrile instead of the thicker polyurethane used by competitors, giving users a barely-there sensation. It is also ideal for partners with latex allergies.

Held in place by two flexible rings, this condom also covers the labia, giving women added protection.

Available individually or in packs of up to one thousand, these condoms are individually wrapped and are a great option for women who want to take the reins in the bedroom.

When used correctly, FC2 Female Condoms not only provide intense pleasure for you and your partner but also helps prevent pregnancy and the transmission of STDs. 

Another added benefit is that this condom may be inserted up to eight hours before intercourse, which allows you to go with the flow while knowing you are protected.

Both the manufacturer and users suggest that women practice correct application before intercourse because it can be tricky to insert if you have never used a female condom before.

Overall, users rate this as an excellent option for protection as it can be inserted well in advance of use feels comfortable and allows them to control contraception.

Basic Facts:

1. Female condoms protect you from most sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
2. Your partner refuses to wear a condom.
3. If your partner won't wear a condom, but you still want protection against STIs, the female condom is the way to go.
4. Female condoms take effort and commitment.
5. You have to make sure to use them correctly, every time, no matter what, for them to be effective.
6. No prescription is necessary.
7. If you can't make it to the doctor (or don't want to), you can always use a female condom—though they can be a lot harder to find than male condoms.
8. Cool for people with latex allergies.
9. Unlike most male condoms, female condoms are made of polyurethane (plastic) or nitrile (a synthetic rubber), so you can use them even if you're allergic to latex.