Inner Condom (Vaginal)
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Read the sections below for details about Inner Condom (Vaginal), including how well it works and how to use it.
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The inner or vaginal condom does not contain hormones, so it is considered safe for people with a history of breast cancer. It does not increase the risk of breast cancer coming back or of developing a new breast cancer. This is true regardless of the breast cancer type, stage, or hormone receptor status.
Some people experience vaginal dryness or sensitivity during or after breast cancer treatment. Because the condom is placed inside the vagina, it may cause irritation or discomfort for some users.
Using a vaginal lubricant that is safe to use with the inner condom may help to decrease any irritation and make this method more comfortable.
With perfect use, 5 out of 100 people will get pregnant over a year. This means a new inner condom is used correctly with each act of sex.
Most of the time, people don't use the inner condom correctly or every time they have sex. This is called typical use. With typical use, 21 out of 100 people will get pregnant over a year.
You can also use pull out at the time of sex. We call this a Method Boost because it prevents pregnancy better than the inner condom alone.
You should not use the outer condom (penile), the cervical cap, the diaphragm, or the vaginal ring at the same time as the inner condom. These methods might make the inner condom fall out of place.
The inner condom covers the vagina to block out semen (cum). It also has spermicide, which kills sperm.
The inner condom is a soft pouch that you roll inside the vagina BEFORE the penis touches you. The inner condom should stay in the vagina during sex. You need to use a new inner condom every time you have sex.
The inner condom will not affect your natural periods.
The inner condom is hormone free, latex free, and comes with a lubricant so it does not feel dry.
It prevents HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
You don't have to depend on your sexual partner to put a condom on their penis. Instead, you are in control.
You can put the inner condom in before sex so you don't have to interrupt foreplay. You can use the inner condom when you are on your period.
Some might find it hard to put the inner condom in correctly. Others feel like it slips during sex, even if it is in place. People report that using the inner condom gets easier with practice.
The inner condom is very safe. Though not common, the inner condom can irritate the skin.
Yes, if used correctly.
FC2 is the only inner condom brand sold in the United States. You need a prescription from a health care provider. Inner condoms are about $2 each or may cost nothing if covered by insurance.
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