How do female condoms work?

Female condoms have been around for the last 20 years but they've never gained mainstream popularity like the male ones.

I am a 25-year old woman and I have heard that there is something called female condoms available these days. I wanted to know how they worked. Are they more pleasurable than male condoms? How does one put them on?

Female condoms have been around for the last 20 years but they ve never gained mainstream popularity like the male ones. Only 3 million female condoms are made each year compared to 1500 million males ones. But in the near future, the female condom is set to play an important role in preventing STDs and unwanted pregnancies because it will eliminate the need of being dependant on males for contraception. So let s find out more about them:

What s a female condom like?

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The female condom is a thin sheath or bag-like pouch. It works on the same principle as the male one and creates a barrier by lining the entire length of the vagina. It serves the same purpose of preventing STDs and unwanted pregnancies.

What are its benefits?

In comparison to a male one, it s much thinner and instead of latex, this one is made of nitrile. The upside is that it s much more pleasurable than male ones because it s thin. It also has two rings which help improve stimulation. It also provides lubrication and makes sex less painful. It s also very handy during menstruation because it traps the blood. Also, since it s made out of nitrile, it s great for someone who s allergic to latex.

Disadvantages

There are some disadvantages of using a female condom. First and foremost, is the cost and while a pack of three male condoms cost Rs 25, female condoms cost Rs 100. Also, many users have complained that it s hard to put on and requires the woman to lie down, raise her legs and guide the condom into her vagina while using a lubricant. This is a definite downside because during moments of passion people don t really have time to read instructions!

Here are some tips for better usage:

Guide it in as far as you can without twisting it
When putting your partner s penis into to vagina, make sure it doesn t slip into the space between vagina and the condom
Do not use it with a male condom
If it slips out during intercourse, use a new one with better lubrication
Like male condoms, the usage of female condoms and their popularity as a mean of contraception will only go up as women become more aware of it and decide to take their sexual health in their own hands!

How to put on a female condom