• Lines the vagina to prevent sperm from going into uterus.
  
   

• Easy to buy over the counter at most grocery and drug stores. 
• Can be obtained from your Planned Parenthood Health Center.
  
   

• A soft, loose polyurethane pouch is inserted into the vagina.
• The plastic pouch extends outside the vagina to cover the outer lips.
• Each condom is used only once.
• Use of spermicide with female condom makes it more effective against pregnancy.
  
   

• No major health concerns.
• No exam needed.
• Can be bought in a drugstore without a prescription.
• Most women insert it up to 20 minutes before sexual intercourse.
• Can protect against STIs/HIV.
  
   

• Outer ring can be pushed into vagina during intercourse.
• Penis can slip to the side of the condom.
• Can be hard to insert.
• Can cause minor irritation or discomfort.
• Can break if not stored and used properly.
• Most effective when used with a spermicide.
  

Effectiveness: 79% - 95%

More information about the Female Condom.