If it is not used according to instructions, more women will become pregnant. Female condoms carry the CE mark. Sperm can get into the vagina during sex, even if you use a condom. If any of these happen, or if you have had sex without using contraception, you can get advice about emergency contraception. You can get male condoms free from a family planning clinic, many sexual health clinics and some GPs.
Female condoms are free from some family planning clinics.
You can buy male and female condoms from a pharmacy or through mail order as well as from vending machines, supermarkets, garages and other shops. You only need to use them when you have sex. There are no side-effects from using condoms. Male condoms come in different shapes, types and sizes to suit everybody. Male condoms are easily available.