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April 22, 2008, 3:41 pm
Flag as Inappropriate Missy
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Female condom
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I know these have been out for a while now, but I haven't had to chance to personally examine one. Has anyone used them, what is the experience, are they clumsy? Which do you actually prefer, the female or male condoms?
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April 22, 2008, 3:49 pm
Flag as Inappropriate Ozzie says...
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I heard a reference to these on tv the other night but that's all. I wasn't sure these really exist and would like to learn more about them if anyone has any information.
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April 22, 2008, 7:19 pm
Flag as Inappropriate nightowl says...
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Is it like a diaphram?
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April 23, 2008, 9:19 am
Flag as Inappropriate Missy says...
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I saw one, but it was still in the packet so I was not able to see the shape or size, but I do get the impression that it closely resembles a diaphram.
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April 23, 2008, 12:12 pm
Flag as Inappropriate zebra says...
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The female condom (or all that I've ever seen) are similar to a male condom with a ring that is used to keep the bottom edge in place like a diaphram. They are more cylindrical compared to the tapered end of a male condom. They are much more expensive per condom than the male condom and can be a pain to insert and put in place from what I have read.
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April 23, 2008, 12:54 pm
Flag as Inappropriate skatss says...
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All it is is yet another way to put all of the trouble of birth control on the woman's shoulders -- so to speak.
What are the benefits?
Opportunity for women to share the responsibility for the condoms with their partners
A woman may be able to use the female condom if her partner refuses to use the male condom
The female condom will protect against most STDs and pregnancy if used correctly
The FC or FC2 female condom can be inserted up to 8 hours before intercourse so as not to interfere with the moment
The FC and FC2 female condoms are made of polyurethane and nitrile, which are less likely to cause an allergic reaction than latex. These materials can be used with oil-based as well as water-based lubricants. No special storage requirements are needed because polyurethane and nitrile are not affected by changes in temperature and dampness. In addition, these materials are thin and conduct heat well, so sensation is preserved.
What are the disadvantages?
The outer ring or frame is visible outside the vagina, which can make some women feel self-conscious
The FC and FC2 female condoms can make noises during intercourse (adding more lubricant can lessen this problem)
Some women find the female condom hard to insert and to remove
It has a higher failure rate in preventing pregnancy than non-barrier methods such as the pill
It is relatively expensive and relatively limited in availability in some countries
It is recommended that the female condom be used only once
I hear that the female condom is a lot more of a problem to use, and use correctly. Since it does what a male condom does, with pretty much all the same setbacks in overall feel, I figure you might as well use the traditional condom.
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April 23, 2008, 3:00 pm
Flag as Inappropriate hect says...
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I can tell you from the booklet just received (we are going over birth control right now after our children) and the female condom is about 21% chance of pregnancy (with 4% lowest rate expected pregnancy) while things like IUD's are much much lower.
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April 25, 2008, 11:43 pm
Flag as Inappropriate KaraW says...
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They make noise, eh? I can only imagine what that means. More blushing!
Sounds like lots of hassle for no benefits. Better to use the male condom, I think.
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April 27, 2008, 10:50 pm
Flag as Inappropriate hect says...
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Yea more trouble than their worth type deal. I thought that these were not that popular, has this changed?
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April 27, 2008, 10:50 pm
Flag as Inappropriate hect says...
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Grrr firefox locked up.....
Was going to also ask here if anyone has used them before or know someone that has to get some first hand experience back, thanks!
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May 2, 2008, 10:56 pm
Flag as Inappropriate Cassie says...
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A friend of mine has used it and it is a headache and really never it popular in mainstream. I have learned that it is good protection for oral reasons, but don't think it is worth the trouble.
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