Female Condom

The female condom is a lubricated, plastic sheath with rings on each end. One end is open and remains outside the vagina. The other end is closed and looks like a diaphragm. It is placed inside the vagina so that it covers the cervix, preventing sperm from entering the uterus and fertilizing an egg.

The female condom offers protection against sexually transmitted diseases, but it is cumbersome to use, more visible, and less comfortable than a male condom. It is not available in all areas of the country.

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