Ever heard of female condoms and wondered how it work? Here is a simple guide that explains how to use a female condom, the pros and cons, and everything you need to know. Sexual health is an ...

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Advocates of the female condom are promoting a less costly, more user-friendly version that they hope will vastly expand its role in the global fight against AIDS and other sexually transmitted ...

Discover why free female condoms are underused in Nigeria, leaving many women vulnerable to unplanned pregnancies. Learn about the barriers and stigma.

A new, potentially less expensive version of the female condom faces U.S. regulatory review this week when a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel weighs whether they adequately prevent ...

Female condoms, or internal condoms, are an often neglected type of contraceptive with several benefits. In many cases, people, particularly men, tend to opt for unprotected intercourse and rely on ...

When we think of intimate matters and the sheath, male condoms often steal the show, despite the other option – the female condom or internal condom, being available. While they aren’t as widely used, ...

Male condoms are 98% effective with perfect use and 85% effective with typical use. Female condoms are slightly less effective — 95% with perfect use and 79% typically. People make mistakes with ...

This story was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Wearing a condom is a great way to prevent pregnancy and the only option for protecting against STIs and STDs (besides abstinence). But they’re not ...