Female condoms...?

[ItalianaPrincess]

They hand them out free at Planned Parenthood.
Just FYI....

[guest032413]

would it almost feel bare back for the guys?

[Kaci Snow]

Here are some things i found out about the FEMALE CONDOM !!

I got this info from : http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...ondom-4223.htm

What Are Female Condoms?

The female condom is a plastic pouch that is used during intercourse to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. It has flexible rings at each end. Just before vaginal intercourse, it is inserted deep into the vagina. The ring 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.

How Do Female Condoms Work?

Female condoms work to prevent pregnancy by covering the inside of the vagina. They collect pre-cum and 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 inside of the vagina or anus and keeping semen and pre-cum out, condoms reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.

How Effective Are Female Condoms?

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.

If women always use the female condom correctly, 5 out of 100 will become pregnant each year.
If women don't always use the female condom correctly, 21 out of 100 will become pregnant each year.
You can make the female condom more effective if you use spermicide or if your partner pulls out before ejaculation.

How Safe Are Female Condoms?

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.

What Are the Benefits of Female Condoms?

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 are easy to get — can be purchased in drugstores and some supermarkets
can be inserted by a partner as part of sex play
can be used by people who are allergic to latex
can be used with oil-based as well as water-based lubricants
do not have an effect on a woman's natural hormones
do not require a prescription
may enhance sex play — the external ring may stimulate the clitoris during vaginal intercourse
stay in place whether or not a man maintains his erection

What Are the Disadvantages of Female Condoms?

Most people can use female condoms with no problems for themselves or their partners.

Some women and men may not like the female condom because it may

cause irritation of the vagina, vulva, penis, or anus

slip into the vagina during vaginal intercourse, or into the anus during anal intercourse

reduce feeling during intercourse

be noisy — adding extra lubricant can help if the female condom is noisy

How Do I Use Female Condoms?

With a little practice, female condoms are very easy to use.


To insert the female condom

• <LI class=first>Put spermicide or lubricant on the outside of the closed end.
• Find a comfortable position. You can stand with one foot on a chair, sit on the edge of a chair, lie down, or squat.
• Squeeze together the sides of the inner ring at the closed end of the condom and insert it into the vagina like a tampon. <LI sizset="81" sizcache="61">Push the inner ring into the vagina as far as it can go — until it reaches the cervix.
• Pull out your finger and let the outer ring hang about an inch outside the vagina.

If you want to use the female condom for anal intercourse, follow above instructions for inserting it into the anus.
During vaginal intercourse, it is normal for the female condom to move 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.
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.
To remove the female condom
Squeeze and twist the outer ring to keep semen inside the pouch.
Gently pull it out of the vagina or anus.
Throw it away. Do not flush it down the toilet.
Do not reuse the female condom.

How Do I Get Female Condoms? How Much Do Female Condoms Cost?

The female condom is available at your local Planned Parenthood health center, other family planning clinics, drugstores, online, and in some supermarkets.

Nationwide and online, a female condom costs about $2-4. But costs vary from community to community.


I hope this helps somebody who doesent know much about the female condoms or how to use them !

[Guest082214-2]

oh so uncomfortable...

[Shiloh Stevens]

Originally Posted by Prolongus

Don't know if this has been kicked around lately but I was just wondering what you (girls and guys) think about them, if you've used them or any other info/links about how effective and safe they are. There are condoms out there that will protect against pregnancy but not STDs. Any info here would be helpful to all of us.

Funny that this topic comes up not long after I attended a provider conference in Vegas. We had a sex expert from Planned Parenthood who actually touched on the subject of female condoms.

Will Ms. Shiloh Stevens be offering female condoms? Hell yes!!!!

Never in my life would I have considered it..basically because I did not see the point. During this conversation, other providers shared their experiences along with the actual usage and disposal.

Apparently the new and improved female condom no longer has the loud and obnoxious "trash-bag" sound that it once did. I had the opportunity to touch one and it felt no different that a male condom. I believe they are made out of polyurethane which has less allergic reactions.

Why would a provider use a female condom in the first place?
ED: Some men may lose an erection when wearing a male condom. It can be a constant struggle to time just when to place the condom. The female condom can allow the male to enter and become aroused without being "choked" by the latex. I've met men who say they are unable to "release" while wearing a condom.

Natural feel: For the male who is uncircumcised, the female condom will allow him to have a more natural feel. Men, I don't think I need to say more on this topic.

I am sure there are more advantages to using the female condom.

How is a female condom worn and when does one place it?
If both parties agree to DATY, the condom can be placed afterwards.
Use the male: The condom can be placed on the male and the female simply gets on top and a ring will lock it in place. Hard to describe.

Use a toy: Place the condom on a dildo/vibrator and insert into vagina. I'm sure it comes with instructions.

How to remove and dispose?
Simply twist end so as not to spill. lol And pull out.

Hope this helps out.

[hd]

Spillage Shiloh? not a chance with me, I'll have more ball sweat!

[Guest0812112]

Shilo, What a great way to apply the FC, I have always dreaded the part of installing the little bugger, it seems to break the flow of the session, your suggestions on method of application changes everything to a whole different playing field, Next time I"M in the SD, Lemon Grove, La Mesa area I'll look you up cause I owe you a big hug.

[Prolongus]

Originally Posted by AO.DEMON

oh so uncomfortable...

"oh so uncomfortable"...such a familiar phrase for us guys that are choked to death with a latex vise grip.