Women no longer have to rely on the male condom for pregnancy and STD protection. Fortunately, those days are gone. Women everywhere can get their own “female” condom. That’s why it’s great that there are now other options, including the female condom.

There isn’t really much difference between a condom for women and one for a man. It is actually quite similar to the male condom in that it provides a barrier of protection against pregnancy, and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

Unlike the male condom, however, the female condom is inserted into the vagina before intercourse. It looks a bit like a larger condom with a ring on the end, to hold part of it outside the vagina, and another ring that forms it into the shape of a cylinder. This second ring helps hold the condom in place during sex.

One of the greatest advantages to the female condom is that it can be inserted prior to having sex. This eliminates having to stop in the middle of sex to put it in. You can actually insert it prior to sex play or you can make insertion part of your foreplay.

One big advantage of the female condom is that it can be inserted prior to sex. This way, you don’t have to stop in the middle of everything to put it in. You can insert the condom prior to sex play, or you can even make the insertion part of your foreplay.

Many people are wary of using female condoms because there is a different feel to them; however, one of the biggest advantages is that they don’t decrease male sensitivity like male condoms can, which makes most men less hesitant about using them.

Everyone knows that male condoms are effective at reducing the spread of certain STDs like HIV, but what most people don’t realize is that they are fairly ineffective at preventing the spread of STDs transmitted through mucous membranes, like herpes and HPV.

While nothing is 100% effective, female condoms are more effective at preventing the spread of these diseases than other methods because they cover a larger area. Plus, they are also an effective way of preventing HIV and other diseases that male condoms also protect against.

The cost of the female condom is probably what has prohibited its use. They are about two to three times as much as a regular male condom. However, and this is a big plus, if you use the non-latex versions, they can be washed, re-lubricated and re-used. It is important to be careful if you decide to do this because it does reduce the effectiveness slightly. Never reuse a condom that has any rip or has been damaged.

When the female condoms were first introduced, lab results indicated they were as effective as the male condom when it came to preventing pregnancy. Actual results, however, showed the effects to be considerably lower. Those doing the research came to the conclusion that it was most likely because women were not using them properly. It’s important to consult with your physician to be sure you are using the proper techniques of insertion and use to be sure they are effective.

There is one other concern that has been expressed about female condoms. Couples who have used them report that they create a crinkling sound during sex and that they feel “different”. This is because they don’t fit tight as male condoms do. Now companies are making female condoms from different materials that make this less of a problem. Also, there is now a latex version on the market.

Keep in mind, however, that while there are a few minor things one has to get used to, the female condom is safe and effective in preventing STDs and pregnancy.