Thursday, March 31, 2011

The pink condom: What?

The pink condom is not, of course, a strawberry-colored condoms, but thought a condom for contraception for women. It is not a drug, it is an internal device, not from 'bother and no side affects. Do not we hear much talk about, but it is a valuable tool that would allow women not only to better manage their sexuality without being a "bargain" with their partners, but above all to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases ( papillomavirus and HIV, among others), infections and unwanted pregnancies.

The female condom is called Femidom and unfortunately, despite the existence of more than 15 years and was also recommended by the WHO as an effective means of prevention, in Italy is not yet available in pharmacies, but can be purchased via the Internet. It 's a real shame because, although there may seem a little' odd 'the idea of putting this condom looking for a transparent sheath into the vagina before sex, also is not difficult to use.

In practice consists of a "tube" (the material is not the latex, but polyurethane, not only from 'less trouble, but is also more resistant) to the end of which there are two flexible rings. 17 cm long, is inserted so that the inner ring from slipping under the pubic bone, while the condom firmly in place, which will adhere to the vaginal walls while the outer ring, softer, will not "feel" in any way during intercourse.

Among the qualities of this contraceptive are its lubrication (it made for easier insertion, but if you want you can add other types of lubricants, such as oil-based), non-interference with the spontaneity of the relationship itself ( can enter just a few hours before intercourse) and a double protection compared to male condom.

Among other things, should not necessarily be removed immediately after the conclusion of the sexual relationship, although, of course, every Femidom can be used only once. Here, indeed, the only sad note, apart from the hard to find: the cost. A three pack has a price that is around € 7 ...

If you want to know more about pink condom I invite you to visit the LILA website - www. lila. it - the Italian League for the fight against AIDS, which provides very comprehensive and valuable information on the subject.

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