It is now clear why women are so vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A survey conducted over a three-week period shows that female condoms are not available in chemists and ...

Dr Sekina Bello of the Pathfinder International Nigeria, an NGO, has called on women to maximise the benefits of the female condom for family planning and preventing Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD ...

Despite its potential for protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, the use of female condoms remains low among Nigerian women, reproductive health experts have said.

On the surface, it seems like a fine idea; reproductive-rights groups certainly think so. In July the Ugandan government announced that, using cash from the U.N. Population Fund, it would distribute ...

When we think of intimate matters and the sheath, male condoms often steal the show, despite the other option – the female condom or internal condom, being available. While they aren’t as widely used, ...

It seems a condom controversy is currently sweeping the internet, which means it is once again time for me to perform one of the core functions of a sex writer’s job: Remind everyone that condoms are ...

It’s like a regular condom, but it goes inside the woman’s body, instead of over the penis. But the point is: it does the same job; prevents pregnancy and protects against STIs. We all know how ...

This “Sheer” condom was designed by Proper Attire, a company that aims to remove stigma from women buying and carrying condoms. They also work with Planned Parenthood to provide access to ...

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland (Reuters) - A potentially less-costly version of Female Health Co's condom for women won unanimous backing from a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Thursday. A ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. If you want to protect yourself from intimacy transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies, safe intimacy is an important way to do ...