Barrier Method Breakdown: The Ins and Outs of Using Female Condoms

Are you looking for a contraception option that puts you in control of your sexual health? Female condoms might be just what you need!

What Are Female Condoms? 

Female condoms are a barrier method of contraception that can prevent unwanted pregnancies and protect you from sexually transmitted infections STIs. They are made of thin nitrile rubber or lab-made latex (The ones available in Australia are non latex) and are inserted into the vagina before sex. The condom has two rims, one of which is closed, and the other covers the vaginal opening, while the penis enters through the condom tube. After sex, the condom is carefully removed, and the semen is kept inside before being disposed of in the trash.

How Do Female Condoms Work? 

Female condoms work by preventing sperm from entering your uterus and fertilizing your eggs similar to a normal male condom, thereby reducing your chances of getting pregnant. They also protect you and your partner from sexually transmitted infections by ensuring that neither of you comes in contact with the other's bodily fluids during sex.

Using Female Condoms Effectively To ensure that female condoms are effective, you need to use them correctly. This involves checking the packaging for damage, making sure that the condom hasn't expired (Very important, all foils on a condom, male or female should have an expiry, when in doubt, do not use it and contact the place you purchase it for more informaiton), using it for the entire duration of sex, and ensuring that it doesn't tear or slip out of place. It's also essential to avoid using two condoms at once, as this can cause them to rip.

How Effective Are Female Condoms? When used correctly, female condoms are about 95% effective, which means that 5 out of 100 women who use them the right way every time will get pregnant. This is comparable to male condoms, which have a 98% success rate when used correctly.

Benefits of Female Condoms One of the most significant advantages of female condoms is that you can buy them without a prescription or a visit to your doctor for an exam. They also allow you to prepare for sex in advance, and your partner may have a more comfortable experience since female condoms can fit a range of penis sizes. Additionally, they can offer extra clitoral stimulation, and you can use any kind of lubricant with them.

Other benefits include:

• Immediate effectiveness
• No need for your partner to remove their penis immediately after ejaculating
• Good for people who are allergic to latex
• An erect penis isn't needed to keep them in place
• They have little to no side effects
• Suitable for anal sex

Disadvantages of Female Condoms While female condoms have numerous benefits, they do have some disadvantages compared to male condoms. For example, they are harder to find in stores, can be more expensive, and have a higher failure rate. Couples may also find the outer ring to be noisy during sex, and some women may experience discomfort.

Where to Buy Female Condoms? 

Unfortunately in Australia it is not the easiest to purchase it at any phyiscally store, however it is readily available online on most e-commerce stores, so you would just need to plan ahead if you want to use it, 

Interested or Curious, they are sold individually and you can try one and if you like it come back and try more here 

Buy Female Condom Now

If you're looking for a contraception method that puts you in control of your sexual health, female condoms are a great option to consider.