Are you sexually active and you are tired of using the male condoms? Did you know that your woman can put this one on too? Let us focus on how to use this condom.
WHAT IS THIS FEMALE CONDOM [FC2]
It is a soft, smooth and strong condom made from synthetic material, which is worn inside the vagina. It is a transparent sheath that is 17cm or about 6.5 inches long with a flexible inner ring and a rolled outer ring, the inner ring at the closed end of the condom is used to insert FC2. It also holds the condom in place during sex. The larger outer ring at the open end of the condom remains outside the v@gina.
FC2 lines the v@gina and covers the cervix. It holds sperm after ej@culation preventing unintended pregnancy and acts as a barrier to viruses and bacteria that cause STIs including HIV.
FC2 protects against STSs by covering the woman’s external sex organs and the base of the penis.
FEMALE CONDOMS USERS
Men and women who are sensitive to latex because it is made from nitrile polymer which is a synthetic material which has been extensively tested and proven to be non-allergic.
Women who are menstruating
Women who are pregnant
Women who have recently given birth.
Women who have had a hysterectomy
BENEFITS OF FC2
It increases pleasure during intercourse, men find bumping the inner ring during sex exciting and er@tic also women like the sensation of the ring rubbing against their clitoris.
You don’t need to hold the outer ring during intercourse.
It doesn’t produce any sounds.
With this condom you can try out other different positions.
FEMALE CONDOM INSERTION
The following steps shows how to insert a female condom either a few hours or just before sex.
- Before you open your condom make sure you check the expiry date which is normally stamped on the side of the packet. Spread the lubrication inside around by rubbing the packet with your hands.
- To open the packet tear straight down from the arrow at the top and remove the condom. Don’t use scissors or you teeth to open the packet.
- Hold the inner ring between the thumb and forefinger then squeeze the sides of the inner ring together to form a point.
- You can insert the condom in lots of different ways find a position that is comfortable either standing or lying down.
- Feel for the outer lips of your v@gina and spread them
- Use the squeezed inner ring to push the condom into your vagina.
Slide your index figure or middle finger inside the condom and push it in your v@gina as far as possible, using the inner ring. Make sure the condom is not twisted and lies smoothly against your vaginal wall
- A small part of the condom including the outer ring stays outside your body and lies over the lips of your vagina, partially protecting your external sex organs and covering the base of your partners p@nis
- The female condom lines the inside of your vagina and covers your cervix. The opening of your cervix is so small that it is impossible for the condom to pass through this space
- Hold the outer ring in place as your partner guides his penis inside the condom. Once his penis is inside the condom you do not have to continue holding the outer ring. For extra pleasure you may want to add more lubricant either on the inside or outside
- Please notice your partner need to immediately withdraw his penis if:
His penis enters between the condom and the vagina wall.in this case you should put the outer ring back in position before he slides back the penis inside the condom
The outer ring has been pushed into your vagina in this case use a new condom.
- To remove the condom grasp the outer ring of the condom twist the condom to seal the seminal fluid within and remove the condom.
THE 11 STEPS SHOWN
CAUTION
Care should be taken when inserting the female condom do not open the packet with scissors, a knife or your teeth and handle the condom appropriately if you have long nails.
This condom cannot be used with the diaphragm or the Nuva ring type of contraceptives as the inner ring of FC2 fits into the same place as the rings of those contraceptive devices.
Do not use this condom together with the male condom at the same time.