The Female Condom

Also known as the vaginal pouch, the female condom is a disposable sheath designed to protect a woman from pregnancy and STDs by lining the vagina. The man’s penis must be guided into the sheath. After intercourse, the man may stay in the woman; unlike with traditional condoms, there is no need for immediate withdrawal.

	You can tell that it is in place when the inner ring is up just past the pubic bone. You can feel your pubic bone by curving your finger towards your front when it is a couple of inches inside your vagina.
	Then put your finger inside the sheath until you can feel the bottom of the inner ring. Now push the ring up into the vagina.

Advantages:

• This method allows a woman to protect herself from STDs as well as pregnancy.
• Because the vaginal pouch does not require the male to be fully erect, it can be inserted well before penetration is desired.
• There is no need for withdrawal immediately following male orgasm.

Disadvantages:

• This product is fairly new and the information on effective use is somewhat limited.
• Some women complain that the sheath moves, or is noisy or uncomfortable.