Temporary Disabled. :) please Go back The Female Condom www.fgks.org » Address: [go: up one dir, main page] Include Form Remove Scripts Accept Cookies Show Images Show Referer Rotate13 Base64 Strip Meta Strip Title Session Cookies International HIV & AIDS charity DonateFundraising About Us Our Partners Help & Advice Contact Us Facebook Linked in Twitter Newsletter Copyright © AVERT skip to menu The Female Condom back to top What is a female condom? The female condom is a thin sheath or pouch worn by a woman during sex. It entirely lines the vagina and helps to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV. back to top What female condoms are available? The FC and FC2 female condoms You need to install Adobe Flash player to view AVERT's videos. Click on the logo below to install Flash player. A video showing how to use the FC female condom The FC2 female condom is a nitrile sheath or pouch 17cm (6.5 inches) in length. At each end there is a flexible ring. At the closed end of the sheath, the flexible ring is inserted into the vagina to hold the female condom in place. The other end of the sheath stays outside the vulva at the entrance to the vagina. This ring acts as a guide during penetration and it also stops the sheath from moving up inside the vagina. There is a silicone-based lubricant on the inside of the condom, but additional lubrication can be used. The condom does not contain spermicide. The original version of the FC female condom (brand names included Reality, Femy and Femidom), was made of polyurethane. As this was a relatively expensive material to use, the makers of the FC female condom released the FC2 version, using the cheaper nitrile material. Large-scale production of the FC2 began in 2007. Production of the original FC condom has now stopped. The FC2 female condom received FDA approval in March 2009.1 Other types of female condom The VA w.o.w Condom Feminine (or VA for short) is made of latex. At around 9cm (3.5 inches) it is shorter than the FC2. It has a rounded triangular frame at the open end and a sponge inside the closed end, which helps to anchor it inside the vagina. The VA is lubricated and does not contain spermicide. Oil-based lubricants should not be used with this female condom as they can damage latex. The VA has received the CE mark for distribution in the European Union, but has not received FDA approval. The World Health Organization is due to review the product following the results from a 2011 clinical trial.2 Other female condoms include Cupid female condom (produced and distributed in India) and the Phonenurse female condom (produced and distributed in China). back to top How do you use the female condom? Open the package carefully. Choose a position that is comfortable for insertion - squat, raise one leg, sit or lie down. Make sure the condom is lubricated enough. If you are using the FC2 female condom, make sure the inner ring is at the closed end of the sheath, and hold the sheath with the open end hanging down. Squeeze the inner ring with thumb and middle finger (so it becomes long and narrow), and then insert the inner ring and sheath into the vaginal opening. Gently insert the inner ring into the vagina and feel it go up. Place the index finger inside the condom and push the inner ring as far as it will go. Make sure the condom is inserted straight, and is not twisted inside the vagina. The outer ring should remain on the outside of the vagina. A VA w.o.w Condom Feminine To begin inserting the VA, hold the sponge and frame close together and place the closed end in front of the vagina. Use two fingers to push the closed end containing the sponge inside the vagina as far as it will go. Make sure the sponge is opened up flat once it has been inserted. The frame should remain on the outside of the vagina. The penis should be guided into the female condom in order to ensure that it does not slip into the vagina outside the condom. Use enough lubricant so that the condom stays in place during sex. The female condom should not be used at the same time as a male condom because the friction between the two condoms may cause the condoms to break. If the condom slips during intercourse, or if it enters the vagina, then you should stop immediately and take the female condom out. Then insert a new one and add extra lubricant to the opening of the sheath or on the penis. To remove the condom, twist the outer ring or frame gently and then pull the condom out keeping the sperm inside. Wrap the condom in the package or in tissue and throw it away. Do not put it into the toilet. It is generally recommended that the female condom should not be reused. The female condom may feel unfamiliar and may be difficult to insert at first. Some women find that with time and practice using the female condom becomes easier. back to top What are the benefits? It provides an opportunity for women to share the responsibility for condoms with their partners. A woman may be able to use the female condom if her partner refuses to use a male condom. The female condom will protect against most STDs and pregnancy if used correctly. The FC2 female condom can be inserted in advance of sexual intercourse so as not to interfere with the moment. The FC2 female condom is made of nitrile, which can be used with oil-based as well as water-based lubricants. No special storage requirements are needed because nitrile is not affected by changes in temperature and dampness. In addition, nitrile conducts heat well, so sensation is preserved. back to top What are the disadvantages? An FC female condom The outer ring or frame is visible outside the vagina, which can make some women feel self-conscious. The FC2 female condom can make noises during intercourse (adding more lubricant can lessen this problem). Some women find the female condom hard to insert and remove. It has a higher failure rate in preventing pregnancy than non-barrier methods such as the pill. In some countries it can be relatively expensive and limited in availability. back to top Can I reuse the female condom? The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends use of a new male or female condom for every act of intercourse for those people who use condoms for pregnancy prevention and/or STD/HIV prevention. The FDA state that the FC2 and FC are designed and intended to be used only once.3 WHO does not recommend or promote reuse of female condoms but has released guidelines and advice for programme managers who may consider reuse of FC female condoms in local settings.4 back to top Using the female condom for anal sex Some people use the female condom for anal sex, although it has not been officially approved or recommended for this use. More research is needed to determine whether the female condom is effective at preventing STD and HIV transmission during anal sex. back to top Support for the female condom WHO and UNAIDS are encouraging wider access to the female condom as a method of preventing both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Many governments and non-governmental organisations provide female condoms for free or at subsidised prices as part of their HIV prevention and family planning programmes. back to top Worldwide use and availability Vending machines for both male and female condoms in France The availability and distribution of female condoms has increased significantly in the past few years. In 2009 around 26 million female condoms were provided through international and nongovernmental funding sources, compared to 10.7 million in 2006.5 However, the global distribution of female condoms is still far less than that of male condoms.6 The FC2 female condom is distributed by donor groups and public health organisations in around 100 countries across the world.7 It is directly marketed to the United States and is sold through distribution agreements to countries such as Canada, Mexico, Spain, India and Brazil. In fiscal year 2009, the makers of the FC2 female condom sold 40.2 million units worldwide, up from 34.7 million in 2008.8 Many of these condoms were purchased by donor agencies such as USAID and UNFPA. back to top Future of the female condom A number of new female condoms, such as PATH's Woman's Condom,9 are currently being developed. The aim of these is to address the common disadvantages of current female condoms on the market. However, these female condoms are still a long way from becoming widely available and their future prospects are uncertain. With women and girls accounting for just over half of all people living with HIV worldwide, female HIV prevention initiatives are still desperately needed. The female condom is the only female-initiated HIV prevention method presently available and it has the potential to empower women to protect themselves from the risk of HIV infection. 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The female condom is a thin sheath or pouch worn by a woman during sex. It entirely lines the vagina and helps to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV.
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A video showing how to use the FC female condom
The FC2 female condom is a nitrile sheath or pouch 17cm (6.5 inches) in length. At each end there is a flexible ring. At the closed end of the sheath, the flexible ring is inserted into the vagina to hold the female condom in place. The other end of the sheath stays outside the vulva at the entrance to the vagina. This ring acts as a guide during penetration and it also stops the sheath from moving up inside the vagina.
There is a silicone-based lubricant on the inside of the condom, but additional lubrication can be used. The condom does not contain spermicide.
The original version of the FC female condom (brand names included Reality, Femy and Femidom), was made of polyurethane. As this was a relatively expensive material to use, the makers of the FC female condom released the FC2 version, using the cheaper nitrile material. Large-scale production of the FC2 began in 2007. Production of the original FC condom has now stopped.
The FC2 female condom received FDA approval in March 2009.1
The VA w.o.w Condom Feminine (or VA for short) is made of latex. At around 9cm (3.5 inches) it is shorter than the FC2. It has a rounded triangular frame at the open end and a sponge inside the closed end, which helps to anchor it inside the vagina. The VA is lubricated and does not contain spermicide. Oil-based lubricants should not be used with this female condom as they can damage latex.
The VA has received the CE mark for distribution in the European Union, but has not received FDA approval. The World Health Organization is due to review the product following the results from a 2011 clinical trial.2
Other female condoms include Cupid female condom (produced and distributed in India) and the Phonenurse female condom (produced and distributed in China).
Open the package carefully. Choose a position that is comfortable for insertion - squat, raise one leg, sit or lie down. Make sure the condom is lubricated enough.
If you are using the FC2 female condom, make sure the inner ring is at the closed end of the sheath, and hold the sheath with the open end hanging down. Squeeze the inner ring with thumb and middle finger (so it becomes long and narrow), and then insert the inner ring and sheath into the vaginal opening. Gently insert the inner ring into the vagina and feel it go up. Place the index finger inside the condom and push the inner ring as far as it will go. Make sure the condom is inserted straight, and is not twisted inside the vagina. The outer ring should remain on the outside of the vagina.
To begin inserting the VA, hold the sponge and frame close together and place the closed end in front of the vagina. Use two fingers to push the closed end containing the sponge inside the vagina as far as it will go. Make sure the sponge is opened up flat once it has been inserted. The frame should remain on the outside of the vagina.
The penis should be guided into the female condom in order to ensure that it does not slip into the vagina outside the condom. Use enough lubricant so that the condom stays in place during sex. The female condom should not be used at the same time as a male condom because the friction between the two condoms may cause the condoms to break.
If the condom slips during intercourse, or if it enters the vagina, then you should stop immediately and take the female condom out. Then insert a new one and add extra lubricant to the opening of the sheath or on the penis.
To remove the condom, twist the outer ring or frame gently and then pull the condom out keeping the sperm inside. Wrap the condom in the package or in tissue and throw it away. Do not put it into the toilet. It is generally recommended that the female condom should not be reused.
The female condom may feel unfamiliar and may be difficult to insert at first. Some women find that with time and practice using the female condom becomes easier.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends use of a new male or female condom for every act of intercourse for those people who use condoms for pregnancy prevention and/or STD/HIV prevention. The FDA state that the FC2 and FC are designed and intended to be used only once.3
WHO does not recommend or promote reuse of female condoms but has released guidelines and advice for programme managers who may consider reuse of FC female condoms in local settings.4
Some people use the female condom for anal sex, although it has not been officially approved or recommended for this use. More research is needed to determine whether the female condom is effective at preventing STD and HIV transmission during anal sex.
WHO and UNAIDS are encouraging wider access to the female condom as a method of preventing both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Many governments and non-governmental organisations provide female condoms for free or at subsidised prices as part of their HIV prevention and family planning programmes.
The availability and distribution of female condoms has increased significantly in the past few years. In 2009 around 26 million female condoms were provided through international and nongovernmental funding sources, compared to 10.7 million in 2006.5 However, the global distribution of female condoms is still far less than that of male condoms.6
The FC2 female condom is distributed by donor groups and public health organisations in around 100 countries across the world.7 It is directly marketed to the United States and is sold through distribution agreements to countries such as Canada, Mexico, Spain, India and Brazil. In fiscal year 2009, the makers of the FC2 female condom sold 40.2 million units worldwide, up from 34.7 million in 2008.8 Many of these condoms were purchased by donor agencies such as USAID and UNFPA.
A number of new female condoms, such as PATH's Woman's Condom,9 are currently being developed. The aim of these is to address the common disadvantages of current female condoms on the market. However, these female condoms are still a long way from becoming widely available and their future prospects are uncertain.
With women and girls accounting for just over half of all people living with HIV worldwide, female HIV prevention initiatives are still desperately needed. The female condom is the only female-initiated HIV prevention method presently available and it has the potential to empower women to protect themselves from the risk of HIV infection.
However, wider use of the female condom in countries with severe HIV/AIDS epidemics depends on the commitment of governments and other major donors. To achieve its full potential, much greater effort needs to be made worldwide to make the female condom more affordable, accessible and acceptable.
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Play our games to test your knowledge and skills, while learning new facts. See how much you know about HIV/AIDS and sexual health, with our AIDS Game, Sex Education Game, Pregnancy Game and Condom Game. Use your mouse to collect the right letters while avoiding the baddies for a chance to appear on our HI-scores table.
Give our games a try now, and see how well you can do!
Our media gallery contains hundreds of HIV and AIDS related photos, videos and graphics. You can have a look around, use the search feature, or take a look at some photo selections.
Try our quizzes to test your knowledge on all aspects of sexual health and HIV and AIDS. We have a Sex Quiz, Pregnancy Quiz, Condom Quiz and an HIV and AIDS Quiz.
Just a beginner? Then try the quizzes' easy levels. Think you're an expert? Well try the hard quizzes.
I went through kind of a phase shift from just getting feelings towards this one guy, to be being confused and feeling kind of bi... - Submitted by Wesley Read more >>
Giving young people a platform to share their thoughts and experiences raises awareness among their peers and gives an invaluable insight into the needs of this high-risk group. More than 2,400 young people are newly infected with HIV every day, accounting for 40% of new adult infections.
Involving youth in the HIV response is key to lowering new HIV infections among the next generation and the role of technology in doing this is now clearer than ever.
A sneak preview of results from an AVERT survey, due to be released on International Youth Day 2013 - 12 August, show that most young people prefer to get their sexual health and HIV/AIDS information online or via mobile, as it's quicker, confidential and cheap. But not all youth are the same, we've found regional variations in the type of technology young people prefer - with 67% of respondents from Africa using mobile phones for health information, compared to just 31% in Europe.
To commemorate International Youth Day 2013 - 12 August, share your experiences with others by sending AVERT your story. Raise HIV awareness among youth, check out the hints, tips and quizzes below and share them with your friends.