Monday, July 1, 2013

Female condom may be an effective


Female condom may be an effective 

Female condom may be an effective alternativeAre you planning a pregnancy? Or do you want to wait to have your next child? Condom may be a good method of contraception.
People are usually reluctant to use condoms; and when we talk about condoms, most often we mean the male condoms. If your partner or even you do not prefer a male condom, female condom may be the right alternative.
Yes, female condom is a safe and enjoyable contraceptive method. It also protects against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. Both men and women enjoy sex with the FC2 female condom.
The Female Health Company (FHC) manufactures, markets and sells the FC2 female condom, the only currently available product under a woman’s control that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which provides dual protection against unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (“STIs”), including HIV/AIDS.
FC Female Condoms (FC) have undergone extensive testing for efficacy, safety and acceptability in the United States and many countries around the world. Certain studies have shown that having FC available allows women and men to access more prevention options and results in an increase in protected sex acts and a decrease in STIs, including HIV/AIDS. FC has high acceptability among both men and women in many countries.
The FC2 female condom is a strong, soft and transparent sheath that is 17 centimetres long, about 6.5 inches. It has an inner and an outer ring that hold it in place during sex. It is easy to insert into the vagina. FC2 has a perfect fit. It lines the walls of the vagina, allowing the penis to move freely inside the condom during sex, the silicone-based lubricant giving a natural sensation. Both men and women enjoy sex with the FC2 female condom.
Fc2 has many advantages. Just like a male condom, the FC2 female condom completely blocks sperm and the bacteria or viruses that cause STIs. The outer ring provides added protection against STIs by covering the woman’s external sex organs and the base of the penis. FC2 is for single use only.
Fc2 is a great and enjoyable safer sex option for all women and men who are sexually active. Moreover FC2 can be used by men and women who are sensitive to latex, women who are menstruating, women who are pregnant, women who have recently given birth, women who are (pre or post) menopausal and women who have had a hysterectomy.
The FC2 female condom and its predecessor FC1 have been the subject of extensive research around the world, both in clinical settings and in ‘real life’ projects. Findings from these studies have repeatedly demonstrated that:
There is an increase in the number of protected sex acts when female condoms and male condoms are both accessible to men and women.
FC1/FC2 is acceptable to a wide range of women and men, providing it is introduced with carefully designed programmes.
FC1/FC2 is highly effective in preventing both pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
It is not always easy to talk about safer sex. When and how do you start? The timing, place, knowing what to say and how you say it are key to effective negotiation. The first tip is not to wait until you or your partner is sexually aroused to discuss safer sex. In the heat of the moment, you and your partner may be unable to talk effectively. All you need is to support each other for an effective result.

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