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Female Condoms

Condoms…for females? Yes!

The female condom is designed to fit inside the vagina. Made out of NITRILE, the female condom consists of a soft pouch that is inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse to help prevent pregnancy and protect against STIs. Diagram of female condom insertionIt can be inserted up to eight hours before sex. Some women love the female condom because it gives them control over their body even if their partner doesn’t want to use a male condom. Other women (and men) like the roominess of the pocket and think the polyurethane (plastic) feels better than latex. Also, some people are allergic to latex so these polyurethane condoms may work better for them.

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