24 Mar 09 THE FEMALE CONDOM: QUESTIONS

Q. Can you use a female condom and a male condom at the same time to make extra sure you don’t get pregnant?

A. No, you should not use female condoms and male condoms together because the friction is likely to make them tear, and at least one or both of them could move out of place.

Q. Can you use extra lubricant like baby oil or Vaseline with female condoms?

A. Yes it is actually good to use extra lubricant and because the female condom is made of a type of plastic, and not latex like the male condom, it is fine to use an oil-based lubricant if you want to.

Q. When I have sex the female condom keeps bunching up and getting pushed inside my vagina. What can I do? A. If that happens, put in more lubricant.

Things to think about if you are considering the female condom

• If you have a vaginal or pelvic infection you should get it treated before you use a female condom.

• Some people think that inserting a female condom interrupts sex and they don’t want to do that, but you can put the female condom in place long before you start having sex if you want to.

• You will need to feel comfortable about touching your genitals to use a female condom.

• You can use each female condom only once and then you have to throw it away.

• Female condoms are more expensive than male condoms.

• It takes a little while to get comfortable inserting the female condom. It may take a few attempts to get it in the right position, but it is very easy to insert once you get used to it.

• It can also take a little while to get used to the feel and sometimes the sound it makes during sex, which can be like a rustling noise but after a while you probably won’t notice it at all.

• Not all chemists stock the female condom, and they are not available at supermarkets yet. If you cannot buy them from a store near you, you may need to plan ahead, and send away to FPA Health for a supply.

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