- Do not require a prescription or the intervention of a health care provider.
- Are recommended to be used only once.
- FC is made of the plastic polyurethane that is thin, soft, odourless, and stronger than latex, which is used to make most male condoms. FC2 is made of nitrile.
- Conduct heat, so sexual intercourse can feel very sensitive and natural.
- Do not cause allergic reactions.
- Do not deteriorate in high temperatures or humidity, so FC female condoms do not require special storage conditions.
- FC female condoms are 17 centimetres long (about 6.5 inches) and have a flexible ring at each end of the sheath:
- The inner ring at the closed end is used to insert an FC female condom and to hold it in place inside the vagina. The inner ring slides into place behind the pubic bone.
- The outer ring at the open end is soft and remains on the outside of the vagina during intercourse. It covers the area around the opening of the vagina (the vulva) and can be pleasurable for men as well as for women.
- FC female condoms come pre-lubricated.
- The lubricant is non-spermicidal and silicone-based.
- The lubricant makes insertion easier and makes intercourse smoother.
- More lubricant can be added (oil-based or water-based) as well as spermicides.
What is FC female condom?
FC female condom is a strong, soft, transparent polyurethane sheath that is 17 centimetres long (about 6.5 inches, the same length as a male condom) with a flexible ring at each end. It is inserted into the vagina prior to sexual intercourse and provides protection against both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS. The inner ring aids insertion and secures the device in place during intercourse while the softer outer ring remains outside the vagina.
C female condom:
- provides both men and women with an additional choice to prevent unintended pregnancies and protect themselves from STIs, including HIV/AIDS
- forms a barrier between the penis and the vagina, cervix and external genitalia, thereby providing additional protection
- is stronger than latex, odourless and causes no allergic reactions and, unlike latex, may be used with both oil and water based lubricants
- can be inserted up to 8 hours before intercourse so will not interrupt sexual spontaneity; is not dependent on the male erection and does not require immediate withdrawal after ejaculation
- conducts/retains heat, so sexual intercourse can feel very sensitive and natural
- is not tight or constricting
- is the only new prevention technology invented and approved since the advent of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the sole female initiated protective method currently available.
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