 Female condom
The female condom is an effective method of contraception if used
correctly. It also helps to protect against sexually transmitted
diseases. Female condom is made of a
soft plastic material. It fits into the vagina lining the inside walls of the
vagina.
It is thought to be 95% effective if used correctly. This means that about 5
women in 100 using the female condom correctly will become pregnant each year.
This is a little less effective than the male condom.
Correct use means using the condom every time you have sex. Also, it is
important to avoid any contact between the penis and the vaginal area before the
condom is inserted. Advantage: It is easy to obtain and to use. It helps protect against sexually
transmitted infections. It may help protect against cancer of the cervix. It is
less likely to burst than the male condom.Disadvantage: It is more expensive than the male condoms. It may get pushed into the vagina
during sex and become less effective. Method of Use:
- Check the condom expiery date
- Use each condom only once.
- Insert the closed end of the condom into the vagina. Do this by holding
the inner ring between your finger and thumb and placing it as far in the
vagina as possible. Then put one or two fingers inside the condom up to the
inner ring. Then push it in the vagina as far as it will go. The outer ring
should then lie against the outside of the vagina.
- Unlike the male condom, it is loose fitting and will move during sex. If
the outer ring gets pushed inside the vagina then stop and put it back in the
right place.
- Make sure the penis enters the condom during sex and does not go between
the condom and the wall of the vagina.
- After sex, a slight twist and pull will remove the condom. Take care not
to spill any semen onto the vagina.
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