Comments on: The Female Condom, Newly Redesigned, Attempts a Comeback http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2007/11/the-female-condom-newly-redesigned-attempts-a Daily dose of women's health news and media analysis Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:46:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Rip n Roll Condom http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2007/11/the-female-condom-newly-redesigned-attempts-a/comment-page-1#comment-2714 Rip n Roll Condom Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:55:13 +0000 http://ourbodies.s467.sureserver.com/?p=403#comment-2714 In reference to the previous post "Women seem to be loving the huge variety of “Female Condoms” this company must not know much about condoms as there is only 2 brands of female condoms, not a huge variety! The female condom is non latex and gives a women a choice to take control of her own situation. Female condoms can be purchased at Rip n Roll on the following page http://www.ripnroll.com/reality.htm In reference to the previous post “Women seem to be loving the huge variety of “Female Condoms” this company must not know much about condoms as there is only 2 brands of female condoms, not a huge variety! The female condom is non latex and gives a women a choice to take control of her own situation. Female condoms can be purchased at Rip n Roll on the following page http://www.ripnroll.com/reality.htm

]]> By: condoms online http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2007/11/the-female-condom-newly-redesigned-attempts-a/comment-page-1#comment-854 condoms online Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:03:06 +0000 http://ourbodies.s467.sureserver.com/?p=403#comment-854 DiscountCondomKing.com has been marketing the “female condoms” for the past three years and the response to our campaign is mind blowing. Women seem to be loving the huge variety of “Female Condoms”. You can find them at www.discountcondomking.com/condom-products.cfm?styleid=42 Along with that, “Female Condoms” also have many other benefits. A Female Condom, when used correctly and consistently, is a reliable protective tool against most sexually transmitted diseases as well as unintended pregnancy. It gives women the opportunity to share responsibility for the condoms with their partners. It also provides an alternative if the partner is unwilling to use a male condom due to personal, cultural, religious or other reasons.Using a Female Condom does not depend on male erection and can thus be placed inside the vagina prior to sexual intercourse. Since it can be inserted up to 8 hours before intercourse, interruption of sexual spontaneity can easily be avoided. Due to the nature of the material which is used for making female condoms (polyurethane or nitrite) both the water-based and oil-based lubricant can be used. The characteristics of the material also make it strong, durable and usable for people who are allergic to latex. There is also no need for special storage requirements. DiscountCondomKing.com has been marketing the “female condoms” for the past three years and the response to our campaign is mind blowing. Women seem to be loving the huge variety of “Female Condoms”. You can find them at http://www.discountcondomking.com/condom-products.cfm?styleid=42
Along with that, “Female Condoms” also have many other benefits. A Female Condom, when used correctly and consistently, is a reliable protective tool against most sexually transmitted diseases as well as unintended pregnancy. It gives women the opportunity to share responsibility for the condoms with their partners. It also provides an alternative if the partner is unwilling to use a male condom due to personal, cultural, religious or other reasons.Using a Female Condom does not depend on male erection and can thus be placed inside the vagina prior to sexual intercourse. Since it can be inserted up to 8 hours before intercourse, interruption of sexual spontaneity can easily be avoided.
Due to the nature of the material which is used for making female condoms (polyurethane or nitrite) both the water-based and oil-based lubricant can be used. The characteristics of the material also make it strong, durable and usable for people who are allergic to latex. There is also no need for special storage requirements.

]]> By: tom B http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2007/11/the-female-condom-newly-redesigned-attempts-a/comment-page-1#comment-258 tom B Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:38:07 +0000 http://ourbodies.s467.sureserver.com/?p=403#comment-258 I have been reading about another female condom made by www.medtechproducts.net. What do you know about this condom? I have been reading about another female condom made by http://www.medtechproducts.net. What do you know about this condom?

]]> By: FrenchKiss http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2007/11/the-female-condom-newly-redesigned-attempts-a/comment-page-1#comment-257 FrenchKiss Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:51:40 +0000 http://ourbodies.s467.sureserver.com/?p=403#comment-257 I think one of the biggest drawbacks of the female condom is the price. They typically run about $4 for a single or 3 for $10. The benefit of the female condom is twofold- One, it gives women more control over condom useage because they can choose to "wear" the condom themselves instead of leaving it up to the man to wear one or asking him to do so; and two, because men experience a decreased loss of sensation with the female condom than with traditional male condoms, making them less objectionable. Unfortunately, as the article mentioned, the FC currently on the market had a tendency to bunch up, which decreased the amount of sensation felt by the man. Think of it this way- if you put on a pair of latex medical gloves it will greatly reduce the tacitile sensory stimulation of your fingertips. If you put on an XL pair of rubber dishwashing gloves the effect would be slightly less noticable, but still apparent. But if you were to feel an object draped in a plastic drop cloth with your bare hands, there would be only a slight loss of sensation vs. touching it without the sheeting. Another benefit to the FC that I almost forgot to mention is that it offers greater protection against skin-to-skin transmitted STDs (HPV and genital herpes) due to the greater area of coverage. You do have to make sure that your partner enters you through the opening of the condom (some sneaks will try to slip it in through the side). I always thought it would be nice if they came with string ties (like they have on some bikini bottoms) so that you could secure it in place. I'm not sure if any of that made sense, but I figured I'd give it a shot. If the FC increased in popularity, it would probably bring the cost down a bit. I think one of the biggest drawbacks of the female condom is the price. They typically run about $4 for a single or 3 for $10.

The benefit of the female condom is twofold- One, it gives women more control over condom useage because they can choose to “wear” the condom themselves instead of leaving it up to the man to wear one or asking him to do so; and two, because men experience a decreased loss of sensation with the female condom than with traditional male condoms, making them less objectionable.

Unfortunately, as the article mentioned, the FC currently on the market had a tendency to bunch up, which decreased the amount of sensation felt by the man. Think of it this way- if you put on a pair of latex medical gloves it will greatly reduce the tacitile sensory stimulation of your fingertips. If you put on an XL pair of rubber dishwashing gloves the effect would be slightly less noticable, but still apparent. But if you were to feel an object draped in a plastic drop cloth with your bare hands, there would be only a slight loss of sensation vs. touching it without the sheeting.

Another benefit to the FC that I almost forgot to mention is that it offers greater protection against skin-to-skin transmitted STDs (HPV and genital herpes) due to the greater area of coverage. You do have to make sure that your partner enters you through the opening of the condom (some sneaks will try to slip it in through the side). I always thought it would be nice if they came with string ties (like they have on some bikini bottoms) so that you could secure it in place.

I’m not sure if any of that made sense, but I figured I’d give it a shot. If the FC increased in popularity, it would probably bring the cost down a bit.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2007/11/the-female-condom-newly-redesigned-attempts-a/comment-page-1#comment-256 Sarah Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:22:58 +0000 http://ourbodies.s467.sureserver.com/?p=403#comment-256 Just as an example, as a 25 year old woman, it really hasn't ever been presented as an option. You only ever hear about birth control and male condoms. While I have heard of the female condom I don't even fully understand how it works and how it would change an experience. It is clear a lack of marketing is part of the issue. Just as an example, as a 25 year old woman, it really hasn’t ever been presented as an option. You only ever hear about birth control and male condoms. While I have heard of the female condom I don’t even fully understand how it works and how it would change an experience. It is clear a lack of marketing is part of the issue.

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