A soft, thin polyurethane sheath loosely lines the vagina and covers the area just outside, and stops sperm from entering the vagina.

Use a new condom each time and follow the instructions carefully.

• 95% effective if used according to instructions
• Can be put in any time before sex.
• Can help protect both partners from STI / HIV.
• Oil based products can be used with female condoms.
• No serious side-effects.
• Additional spermicide is not needed or recommended.
• Sold online and in some pharmacies and free from govt health facilities and youth friendly facilities / clinics.

• Putting it in can interrupt sex.
• Need to make sure the man’s penis enters the condom & not between the vagina and the condom.
• May get pushed into the vagina.
• Not as widely available as male condoms.