Only use condoms approved with the BSI kitemark on the packet Female Condom Female condoms or Femidon are made of thin polyurethane plastic and work by being placed in the vagina also covering the area outside, to stop sperm from entering the vagina. A female condom can be put in any time before sex and has many of the advantages of the male condom, as well as being stronger and can be used with oil based products. It is especially good for women who suffer from allergic reactions to the spermicidal lubricants used with condoms. It can slip, so you need to be sure that the penis enters the condom and isn't inserted between the condom and the vaginal wall. They are for anyone who feels that their family is complete or who are certain that they will never want to have children.
Many couples find greater sexual freedom once the risk of unwanted pregnancy has been removed.
Whatever your age, you should consider sterilisation to be a permanent step and you should not undergo the procedure if you have any doubts. Female Sterilisation Female sterilisation works by stopping the egg and the sperm meeting by cutting and blocking the fallopian tubes. It can be carried out at a Marie Stopes Centre or hospital. Usually a small incision is made just below the naval to reach the fallopian tubes which are then clipped. Sterilisation does not interfere with sex and it works immediately.