Yes, female condoms are quite discreet; they are small, portable, can be inserted hours before sex (avoiding awkward moments), and some brands offer plain packaging, making them easy to carry and use privately for both pregnancy/STI protection and user control. They provide a woman with autonomy over contraception and STI prevention, allowing for spontaneity without needing a partner's erection, and can be used with various lubricants for comfort.
It doesn't feel like much of anything, it's just plastic. The only part I could feel was the part of it outside the vagina.
Internal condoms (AKA female condoms) have lots of benefits. You're protecting yourself from both pregnancy and STDs when you wear one, so they take the worry out of sex. Plus: they're hypoallergenic if you're sensitive to latex and can even increase sexual pleasure — seriously.
The female condom, like the male condom, is a barrier contraceptive made of latex or polyurethane. The condom has a ring on each end. The ring that is placed inside the vagina fits over the cervix, while the other ring, which is open, rests outside of the vagina and covers the vulva.
The inside of a vagina can't feel the condom. It's our clitoris that has all the nerve endings, not our vaginal canal. Mostly vaginas just feel pressure and maybe temperature during sex.
For every 100 people who use the pull out method perfectly, 4 will get pregnant. But pulling out can be difficult to do perfectly. So in real life, about 22 out of 100 people who use withdrawal get pregnant every year — that's about 1 in 5.
Women's pleasure is highly individual but often centers on the clitoris, with many enjoying diverse stimulation like pressure, vibration, and different patterns, alongside emotional connection, kissing, and exploring other sensitive areas like inner thighs, ears, and nipples, with communication being key for shared satisfaction. Techniques like "Angling" during intercourse are scientifically shown to increase pleasure for many, emphasizing a holistic approach beyond just penetration.
Internal female condoms are much bigger than male condoms. If you're not expecting it, you may be a bit surprised! But it will fit inside your vagina, which expands to be a much bigger size than you may realize.
"Female condoms are pre-lubricated and some studies suggest that use of the female condom may actually enhance pleasure," explained Dr Botfield.
Using an internal condom
Hold the inner ring and insert the condom into the vagina. Put a finger into the condom and push it as far into the vagina as you can. Make sure the outer ring stays outside the vagina. During sex, make sure the penis goes inside the condom.
Yes. Latex, polyurethane, and polyisoprene condoms can help prevent many STDs if they're used correctly. Condoms made of lambskin do not work well to prevent STDs, especially HIV/AIDs.
How much do internal condoms cost? Internal condoms cost $2 - $3 each if your insurance doesn't cover the cost.
In all, 0.1% of female condoms broke, and 6% slipped (in 3% of cases, the condom slipped out of the vagina; in 3%, the outer ring of the device slipped in).
Women's pleasure is highly individual but often centers on the clitoris, with many enjoying diverse stimulation like pressure, vibration, and different patterns, alongside emotional connection, kissing, and exploring other sensitive areas like inner thighs, ears, and nipples, with communication being key for shared satisfaction. Techniques like "Angling" during intercourse are scientifically shown to increase pleasure for many, emphasizing a holistic approach beyond just penetration.
Flavored condoms get their taste from flavoring added to the condom's lubricant. This is generally accomplished by adding glucose or glycerin (glycerol) to the lube. Using flavored condoms for vaginal sex can lead to irritation and a yeast infection.
Sexual fears surrounding body issues
As for gender-specific concerns, insecurity about breast size and penis size are the most common. Specifically, the most pressing concern is having a penis that their partner will consider to be too small – among men, this fear topped 4 on the 1-to-10 seriousness scale.
While it's not true for everyone, some people with a vagina may feel some pain the first time they have sex. If you haven't put anything into your vagina before (like a finger, penis, or sex toy), it can hurt to have something go into it for the first time.
A female orgasm feels like an intense wave of pleasure, often centered in the genitals but spreading through the body, involving muscle contractions (especially vaginal), a rush of warmth or tingling, and a release of built-up sexual tension, leading to feelings of happiness, relaxation, and a flushed skin sensation, though experiences vary greatly, from mild to intense, and can differ with stimulation type (clitoral vs. vaginal).
Most evidence that condoms help you last longer in bed is anecdotal, but for many men, wearing a condom seems to delay ejaculation.
A 7-inch condom (referring to length) might fit a person with a 7-inch erection, but girth (width/circumference) is actually more important for proper fit and safety, as a condom that's too tight or loose can break or slip, and standard or "Magnum" condoms vary widely in width, with some large condoms being similar in length but wider. While Magnums are marketed as larger, they often aren't much longer than standard condoms, focusing more on width, so you need to measure your girth (circumference) and check condom size charts to know if it's appropriate for you.
Men also reported positive experiences of female condom use, such as better comfort compared to male condoms, longer-lasting erections, and increased sexual sensation due to the soft texture of female condoms (Hirky et al., 2003).
Standard condoms are typically around 7 inches long with a nominal width of 53mm (2.09 inches). Many people use that condom size successfully and have great experience with condoms. However, others experience condom slippage, squeezing, bunching or erection loss when condoms are too tight.
A woman can orgasm multiple times in a row, with some studies suggesting many women can have several or even dozens, as female bodies often lack a significant refractory period like men; however, limits depend on individual factors, stimulation, physical stamina, and hormonal responses, with some reporting dozens while others find several are enough before needing a break for sensitivity or fatigue.
But it does provide some rough guidelines as to how soon may be too soon to make long-term commitments and how long may be too long to stick with a relationship. Each of the three numbers—three, six, and nine—stands for the month that a different common stage of a relationship tends to end.
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