If you want to share the responsibility with your partner when it comes to safer sex then a female condom is a good way of helping you feel in control of your sexual health. You may feel embarrassed talking about condoms, but the consequences of not using one could be far more serious.
There are advantages and disadvantages to using one form of contraceptive over another. It’s a good idea to arm yourself with as much information as you can about your options before you discuss them with your partner. Try and have this conversation before having sex, rather than in the heat of the moment.
It can take practice to use a female condom, but once you've got the hang of it many women feel reassured because it can be put in several hours ahead of sex.
