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The Female Condom

Written by Jane Carrasco

A Barrier Contraceptive

 

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Female Condoms Help Protect From HIV/AIDS and STD's.

 

Female condoms are soft, polyurethane and transparent tubular sheaths that are inserted into the vagina prior to sexual intercourse providing a protective barrier against bodily fluids, including semen, saliva, and blood. This makes it effective during both vaginal and oral intercourse.

 

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Female condoms are designed to be used with either oil-based or water-based lubricants and are a great alternative for people who are allergic to latex. Though they do not have an effect on a woman's hormones, which is a good thing, they may cause irritation of the vagina, vulva, or penis.

Other disadvantages are that they can be noisy without enough lubrication, can slip into the vagina during vaginal intercourse, or into the anus during anal intercourse or can reduce feeling during intercourse. Like all birth control methods, the female condom is works best when you use it correctly. You can make the female condom more effective if you use spermicide or if your partner pulls out before ejaculation.
 
*Statistics show, over a year, 5 out of 100 women will become pregnant if women always use the female condom correctly,
 
*Statistics show, over a year, 21 out of 100 will become pregnant each year if women don't always use the female condom correctly.

How Do You Use A Female Condom?

 

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Disclaimer
The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. The content provided is intended strictly for informational purposes to help patient understanding of medical terms and conditions.

 

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