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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.

How to put on a female condom:

  1. Squeeze the inner ring (the smaller one), making the sides touch.
  2. Push the inner ring in as far as it will go. Leave the larger ring on the outside.
  3. Guide your partner’s penis into the outer ring.
  4. When you’ve finished, twist the condom’s outer ring, then pull it out.
  5. 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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      Abstinence is one of the most difficult methods of birth control, Velma!

  1. the pill has effects so its
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    1. Hi Shirley,

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      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.

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      But it can be difficult 🙂

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  5. if u use family planning pill
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      Just stay away from e-pills: their high hormone contents aren’t healthy.

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      1. Hey Peter, we appreciate…

        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

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    1. HI Adisy, it not the best
      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.

  12. It is better to use condoms…
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    1. (No subject)
      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.

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      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

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

    1. Hi Joy, if your follow the…

      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. 

  16. Hii joy wat about its too…
    Hii joy wat about its too far for finger 2 reach

    1. Hi Angel, usually you or…

      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.

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    1. Hey Lukas, a condom will…

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  18. Where can I buy this female…
    Where can I buy this female condom?

    1. Hey Christine, you can check…

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

  19. I have not been able to find…
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    1. Hi there, you could try…

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

  20. The inner ring they say…
    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 ?????

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    1. Hi Nice, trying checking…

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      Here is a list of health institutions that should be of help
      https://lovemattersafrica.com/get-help/clinics  

  23. Is there any contact with…
    Is there any contact with the natural virginal lubricant when using that female condoms?

  24. Hello Anonymous, ideally not…

    Hello Anonymous, ideally not. This is a barrier method of contraception and should prevent contact However, just like a male condom there is lubrication.

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