People with a latex allergy should use polyurethane, polyisoprene, lambskin, or latex-free female condoms. Some latex-free condoms need certain lube, like polyisoprene condoms need water-based lube.

While scientists work to find the 'perfect' solution to preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS, a reasonable option--the female condom--is not being promoted, especially in African and southeast Asian ...

Female condoms, or internal condoms, are an often neglected type of contraceptive with several benefits. In many cases, people, particularly men, tend to opt for unprotected intercourse and rely on ...

On the surface, it seems like a fine idea; reproductive-rights groups certainly think so. In July the Ugandan government announced that, using cash from the U.N. Population Fund, it would distribute ...

When we think of intimate matters and the sheath, male condoms often steal the show, despite the other option – the female condom or internal condom, being available. While they aren’t as widely used, ...

Despite its potential for protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, the use of female condoms remains low among Nigerian women, reproductive health experts have said.

Department of Defense health surveillance data continue to reflect that sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are widespread among both men and women in the military. Both the military and the ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. If you want to protect yourself from intimacy transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies, safe intimacy is an important way to do ...

It’s like a regular condom, but it goes inside the woman’s body, instead of over the penis. But the point is: it does the same job; prevents pregnancy and protects against STIs. We all know how ...