Female condom
How reliable is it?
- There has been no large scale studies to show this but research suggest its should be as effective as the male condom and the diaphragm,
How it works
- A soft polyurethane sheath lines the vagina and the area just outside, and prevents sperm from entering the vagina
Advantages
- Can be put in anytrime before sex
- May protect both partners from sexually transmitted diseases, includig HIV.
- Oil based products can be used with female condoms
Disadvantages
- Putting it in can interrupt sex.
- need to make sure the man enters the condom and not between the condom and vagina.
- May slip.
- Expensive to buy
Comments
- Use a new condom each time and follow instructions careful.
- BSI Kitemark for female condom not yet available.
- Sold widely and is free at some faimly planning clinics.