Female Condom as Family Planning method. By Eranga Isaac - Family Planning award winner. +2348059233001

Female condoms could be fun when used as a family planning method in
preventing unwanted pregnancy and child spacing.

The following below are basic tips about female condoms:

*It is inserted into the vaginal before sexual intercourse.

*Sperms are collected in the condom and therefore do not enter the
vagina to fertilise the ovum.

*Remove the condom soon after the intercourse, and before standing up
to prevent spillage.

*It offers good protection if used correctly during every intercourse.

*It also provides protection against sexually transmitted infections
including HIV/AIDS.

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