Understanding protective barrier methods becomes particularly important during this season when new relationships often form.

Female condoms are also known as internal condoms, and can be used for both vaginal and anal sex. As they provide a physical barrier, they are likely to prevent transmission of sexually transmitted ...

As a trip to an impoverished Brazilian community shows, women can learn to love the female condom and it can save lives. But more than anything else, education is what is needed. Designing A ...

Male and female sexual partners leave traces of their "genital microbiomes" during intercourse, even when they use a condom, a new study suggests. In the study, researchers had 12 monogamous ...

Intravaginal barrier device; polyurethane sheath. Does not provide absolute contraception or protection from STDs. Do not remove inner ring or tear. Assure proper placement before use.

All reasons for breakage of external condoms apply to internal or "female" condoms as well, says Lubna Pal, MD, professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at Yale School of ...

Male condom A barrier that prevents sperm entering the vagina. Easily obtained. Protects against STIs (e.g. HIV). Unreliable if not used properly. Female condom A barrier that prevents sperm ...