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How to put on a female condom

Female condoms are a great alternative to male condoms. They might seem a bit intimidating at first, but with a practice, you will be a pro soon.

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How to put on a female condom:

Squeeze the inner ring (the smaller one), making the sides touch.
Push the inner ring in as far as it will go. Leave the larger ring on the outside.
Guide your partner's penis into the outer ring.
When you've finished, twist the condom's outer ring, then pull it out.
Throw away female condom in trash after using it one time. Do not reuse.

After putting in a lubricated condom, some women said they had their first orgasms!

Extra tips for female condoms

Make it sexy!
‘Tease me, tease me, until I lose control.’
Get your partner to put the condom in your vagina, and then using fingers or his penis to gently massage the outer ring on your labia or clitoris.

Look but don’t touch
Alternatively, you could put the condom in while your partner watches. Tell your partner that he can look but not touch!

Bump and grind
Many women like it when their partner hits the inner ring of the female condom. Try it to see if you like it too. Apparently, this is pretty erotic for the guys – so much so that in Ghana men buy female condoms to masturbate with!

You’re making me so hot
Unlike most male condoms, female ones are made out of nitrile, which is thinner than latex. So much so that when you’re having intercourse you can feel your partner’s body heat.

Other uses

While the manufacturers say that female condoms are to be used for vaginal sex, some couples say they are also great for anal sex. That's because they can be inserted before you get started, and can be removed after you are done, potentially reducing a mess.

Get a female condom from a Marie Stopes clinic near you. Click here to locate a clinic near you.

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abstinance...

It is better to use condoms so that to prevent HIv/AIDS and unwanted pregnancy.

Abstinence is one of the most difficult methods of birth control, Velma!

Hi Divinnah, Thank you for your contribution. Indeed when condoms are used correctly and consistently they will help prevent unplanned pregnancies and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including HIV.

yes,true

I like this program

the pill has effects so its better to use a condom inthe safest means possible

Hi Shirley, generally, the side effects of birth control pills are very small. Condoms are great, especially because they can protect from STDs, but unfortunately, they are not the most reliable method when it comes to preventing pregnancies.

We are glad you find the information here useful Trustcious.

yea abstinence is great

Very important for us to known

But it can be difficult :-)

We are glad this is useful information to you Michael.

Useful information

true.abstinence is more better!!

We are glad this is useful information to you Ngetich.

It's also a lot more difficult.

I want to have a vasectomy, do you offer this service ?

Jay, we are an online project and don't offer any medical services. Please contact a trusted health care provider.

if u use family planning pill and u have no child and u r not ready, can it harm u??

Juliet, normal birth control pills are perfectly safe. Just stay away from e-pills: their high hormone contents aren't healthy.

yes it harm u...better to get children u need first either 1,2,3 then continue.so that if couse non production in reproduction system,its better u have children.

Hey Peter, we appreciate your contribution. But as already mentioned Birth Control pills and methods in general as safe. If one chooses to have sex and they don't wish to have children at the time, they need to consider using a birth control up until the time they are ready to have children at which point they can get off the method and they should be able to get pregnant. Check out the following article;- https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/sex-problems-how-to-overcome-them/erectile-dysfunction-top-five-facts

how do one control pregnancy naturally?

There are several methods, like the calendar method, the temperature method, or withdrawal. But they are all very unreliable and you shouldn't use them unless you don't mind getting pregnant.

Interesting, They don't explain the difference between the two types of injections at the clinic, I usually take the 3 month injection to save me trips to the clinic, but it's actually better to take the monthly injection coz the risk of getting pregnant is lower. Thanks

Check with them, and see if it's available.

Hi! What about da 3mnths Beth cntrol da that is usually injects at da upper....hw good does it wark

https://lovematters.co.ke/resource/birth-control-methods

my gal went through the 3 month injection(contraceptives)...afterwards she started experiencing breakthrough bleeding on daily bases...wotz wrong???!

By breakthrough bleeding, do you mean spotting? That can happen, especially if she has just started this method. If it doesn't go away within the first two cycles, please consult a doctor?

av taken the epills soo many times...are there chances I won't get a baby in future??

Hi Sly, the epills d not make one infertile. But you should consider using regular contraceptives since they are not meant for regular use. Learn more here https://lovematters.co.ke/resource/birth-control-methods .

ive been using e pills much more is there any chronic effects for usng it?

HI Adisy, it not the best practice to use emergency pills all the time they can fail you. The best option is to use regular contraceptive methods which are more reliable.

Are condoms 100% in preventing pregnancy?

Hi Doreen, condoms are effective when used correctly and consistently. However, because of the human element in the used of condoms there is a failure rate. At times the used will either not use the condoms correctly or they will not use the condoms each time they have sex compromising the effectiveness of condoms. Check out the following article;- https://lovemattersafrica.com/birth-control/types-of-birth-control/condom

Aiii this can be pushed into the vagina and cause problems.

Hi Joy, if your follow the instruction provided, this is likely not to happen. Should it happen one can use their fingers to pull out the condom. Have a look at the instructions provided above and also look at the packaging information on how to use.

Hii joy wat about its too far for finger 2 reach

Hi Angel, usually you or your partner should be able to pull it out if it is pushed in. In very rare cases would there be need for a health worker to be involved. More importantly, one should strictly follow the directions for use to avoid such challenges.

A question please! Why do condoms for men burst when having sex and I continue because of sweetness without removing?

Hey Lukas, a condom will burst or break if used incorrectly which includes putting it on incorrectly or using a condom that is expired or has been damaged. If a condom breaks one should change it immediately, continuing to use it exposes one to the risk of getting Sexually Transmitted Infections and unplanned pregnancy. Have a look at the following article for correct use of condoms;- https://lovemattersafrica.com/birth-control/types-of-birth-control/condom

Where can I buy this female condom?

Hey Christine, you can check at a pharmacy near you.

I have not been able to find them anywhere?

Hi there, you could try checking at government health facility and at a pharmacy of your choice.

The inner ring they say gives pleasure to the man and woman. I have not tried it but I hope I get to try it very soon but I first have to find a partner ?????

Hey Rowdha, indeed it does. Have a look at the following article for additional information and we do hope you do meet someone very soon. https://lovemattersafrica.com/safe-sex/female-condoms-embracing-pleasure