If used with a condom, they provide an immediate backup contraception should the condom break and effectiveness approaches 100 percent. May cause vaginal irritation and burning. It has a soft ring at each end. The ring at the closed end is used to put the device inside the vagina and holds it in place. The other ring stays outside the vagina and partly covers the lip area.
Extra lubricant is provided in the kit.
Prior to sex the inner ring is inserted deep into the vagina. About 1 inch of the open end of the condom will stay outside the body. Make sure the penis goes into the pouch and that the pouch is not twisted. Add extra lubricant if the pouch feels like it is slipping. After intercourse, squeeze the outside ring and twist to keep the sperm inside the pouch, gently pull it out.