What are the advantages of a Female Condom?
- Female condoms give women a new option in preventing both infection (especially against herpes and HIV, since it covers more of the external genitalia) and pregnancy.
- Female condoms give women more contraceptive control and a sense of freedom. The female condom does not reduce the male partner's enjoyment of sex.
- Women don't need to see a clinician to get it. No prescription or fitting is needed.
- It is not neccessary for a man to maintain an erection during sexual play to keep the condom in place.
- Female condoms do not have any physical side affects and do not affect future fertility.
- The female condom can be put in up to 8 hours in advance, but should be taken out soon after intercourse.
- It is safe and fairly effective at preventing both pregnancy and infection.
- Your partner can insert it and make it part of lovemaking.
- Female condoms are pre-lubricated inside and out. As female condoms are NOT made of latex, you can use either water or oil-based lubricants.
- Polyurethane transmits heat well. This may make sex more fun.
- The female condom can be used if either partner is allergic to latex.
- Female condoms can be used as dental dams for safer oral sex.
- The female condom is a good option during breastfeeding.
- Breakage is rare.
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