Internal Condom (Female Condom)

Internal condoms (female) are easy to use, but take a bit of practice. Remember, if this is your preferred method,  you have to use one EVERY SINGLE TIME.

How to insert an Internal Condom (female)? [8]

1. First, do not be shy.  Putting an internal condom(female) can be part of increasing sexual arousal and desire before penetration.  If you feel comfortable to talk with your partner about sexuality, discuss how you can use the condom to increase pleasure in your sexual experience.
2. Wash your hands with soap and water. Let them air dry without touching anything.
3. Put some spermicide or lubricant on the outside of the closed end of the condom.
4. Sitting or standing, spread your legs.
5. Squeeze the sides of the closed-end ring together and insert it like a tampon.
6. Push the ring as far into your vagina as it will go. Push it all the way to your cervix.
7. Pull out your finger and let the outer ring hang about an inch outside your vagina. (It will look a little funny.)
8. If you want to use an internal condom (female) for anal sex, follow the same process but with your anus.

Do not worry if the condom moves side to side while you are having sex. If the man slips out of the condom and into your vagina or anus, gently remove the condom and reinsert. If he ejaculates outside of the internal condom (female) and into your vagina by accident, you may want to consider Emergency Contraception to avoid the risk of pregnancy.

How to remove an internal condom (female)? [7]

1. Squeeze the outer ring and twist it closed so semen does not spill out.
2. Pull the condom out gently
3. Throw it away out of reach of children. Do not flush it down the toilet – it is bad for your plumbing.

Using a regular condom along with an internal condom (female) does not double your protection. It just makes both more likely to rip.[4]

Tips and Tricks: Before using an internal condom (female), you should always check the expiration date and check the package for tears or holes.