Flirt Glossary – Femidom
Femidom – the condom for women . A Femidom is a contraceptive that has been available since 1990 and prevents sperm from ending up in the uterus. It also offers protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
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A femidom is a wafer-thin plastic sleeve with one closed and one open end. It lines the inner wall of the vagina like a second, very thin skin. In Germany, the female condom can only be ordered without a prescription in pharmacies or online.
Application:
The ring at the closed end is placed deep into the vagina, similar to the diaphragm. The other ring lies outside the entrance to the vagina, above the labia majora. The female condom must be sufficiently coated with lubricant inside and out before insertion.
Security:
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When used correctly, the femidom offers similar security to the male condom. The Pearl Index of Femidom is 5 to 25 (that is, 5 to 25 out of 100 women who use Femidom for a year will statistically become pregnant). On the other hand, for male condoms it is two to twelve.
Advantages:
protection against pregnancy, infections and sexually transmitted diseases; women’s self-determined actions; The Femidom can be inserted a few hours before sexual intercourse. Since femidomes are not made of natural rubber latex, they can also be used if you have a latex allergy.
Disadvantages:
The female condom is difficult to use - it requires the correct placement of the two rings.
Cost:
A pack of three costs between 8.50 and 10.50 euros plus shipping costs.
