The female condom, like the male condom, is a barrier device used for birth control.
Alternative NamesCondoms for women
InformationThe female condom protects against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV. However, it is not thought to be as effective for protecting against STDs as the male condom.
The female condom is made of a thin, strong plastic called polyurethane. It fits inside the vagina.
The condom has a ring on each end. The ring that is placed inside the vagina fits over the cervix, covering it with the protective rubber material. The other ring, which is open, rests outside of the vagina and covers the vulva.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT?
The female condom is estimated to be between 75% and 82% effective. The reasons for failure are the same as those for the male condom:
CONVENIENCE
PROS
CONS
HOW TO USE A FEMALE CONDOM
DISPOSING OF FEMALE CONDOMS
You should always throw condoms in the trash. Do not flush a female condom down the toilet. It is likely to clog the Plumbing.
IMPORTANT TIPS
The female condom, like the male condom, is a barrier device used for birth control.
Alternative NamesCondoms for women
InformationThe female condom protects against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV. However, it is not thought to be as effective for protecting against STDs as the male condom.
The female condom is made of a thin, strong plastic called polyurethane. It fits inside the vagina.
The condom has a ring on each end. The ring that is placed inside the vagina fits over the cervix, covering it with the protective rubber material. The other ring, which is open, rests outside of the vagina and covers the vulva.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT?
The female condom is estimated to be between 75% and 82% effective. The reasons for failure are the same as those for the male condom:
CONVENIENCE
PROS
CONS
HOW TO USE A FEMALE CONDOM
DISPOSING OF FEMALE CONDOMS
You should always throw condoms in the trash. Do not flush a female condom down the toilet. It is likely to clog the plumbing.
IMPORTANT TIPS
Review Date: 02/21/2010
Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
male condoms are the shape of a penis, where as a female condom is stretchy and flat
Condoms, female condoms, spermicide, the sponge, foam, or IUD.
chemical, such as pills physical, such as condoms (male and female condoms), IUD SURGICAL - vasectomy, ligation
There is no such thing as female condoms, but diaphragms are the female equivalent. Diaphragms are available at most pharmacies, and can be prescribed by ones doctor. Pharmacies such as CVS and Rite Aid sell diaphragms.
Barrier
Yes
Yes they do. They are not very popular but they do exist.
Barrier
Latex condoms (male) Polyurethane condoms (female condom)
From the functionality perspective, both are better. This is not just another contraceptive sheath but was also designed to fit the female anatomy. Over 20 years now it has been in the market but still male condom is more popular. Overall male condoms have ease of use of male condom. Female condoms are usually made of nitrile sheath as against latex and offers more lubrication.
Here's what WikiAnswers contributors say: * There are female condoms. They aren't as easy to find as regular condoms, and they don't really have any major advantage over regular condoms. * But there are many methods of birth control for women, such as birth control pills/patches/shots. * Yes they have female condoms. It's a ring that is placed in the vagina and needs to be changed every so often. * Yes there are comdoms that fit into the vagina but are used mostly to try to prevent STDs, sexually transmitted diseases. They are not as reliable as other means of birth contol. * Female condoms are also called diaphragms.
Yes, as long as their partners use condoms.