Female condom
EFFECTIVENES
95 per cent effective if used according to instructions. Five women in 100 will get pregnant in a year.
HOW IT WORKS
A soft , thin polyurethane sheath loosely lines the vagina and covers the area just outside, and stops sperm from entering the vagina.
ADVANTAGE
- It can be put at any time before sex.
- Can help protect both partners from some sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
- Oil based products can be used with female condoms.
- No medical side-effects.
- Additional spermicide is not need or recommended.
DISADVANTAGES
- Putting it can interrupt sex.
- Need to make sure that the man’s penis enter the condom and not between the vagina and the condom
- May get pushed into the vagina.
- Not as widely available as male condom
COMMENTS
- Use a new condom each time and follow the instructions carefully.
- Soled at some pharmacies and is free at some contraception clinics and young people services, general practices and clinics.









