When it comes to condoms, no one is unfamiliar with them, and by default they are contraceptive tools used by men. So, what is a female condom? What does a female condom look like? The female condom is a contraceptive device used by women. As shown in the picture, there is a plastic ring at each end of the female condom, the closed end of the ring is used to help hold the condom in the cervix, while the open end of the ring is larger and can be spread outside the vulva to cover both the vaginal entrance of the woman and the root of the male penis. The use of the female condom is a little more complicated than the male condom. If used improperly, it can easily affect the effectiveness of use. When using it, first wash your hands. Then pinch the inner ring with your thumb and forefinger, use your forefinger against the bottom of the condom or pinch the inner ring tightly and send the condom into the vagina until it feels in a normal position, the opening ring should always be placed at the outer end of the vaginal opening. To prevent backflow of semen, when removing the condom before getting up, pinch and rotate the opening ring and slowly pull the condom out. The female condom is mainly made of strong, stretchable polyurethane material that is thin, soft and tough. During use, sexual sensitivity can be maximized for maximum erotic sensation. Like the (male) condom, the main function of the female condom is to avoid direct contact between the root of the male penis and the female vulva during sexual intercourse, to collect male semen and prevent it from flowing into the uterus to achieve the effect of contraception. At the same time, it can also effectively prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Compared with male contraceptives, female condoms have the following 6 features: ① women can use them completely on their own; ② completely cover the entrance to the vagina and the urethra, which can reduce the chance of infection; ③ not close to the skin of the penis, which allows the penis to move freely and does not affect the sexual pleasure; ④ the location does not require the erection of the penis to support, so that the fading period of intercourse can be spent safely; ⑤ the outer ring can be closed when it is twisted, which allows women to Remove it when convenient; ⑥No side effects, suitable for latex allergic people. At present, the usage rate of female contraceptives is still relatively low due to factors such as appearance, usage method and the feeling after placement, and most people are still more willing to accept the use of male condoms. Warm tips: If women do not intend to get pregnant, they must choose safe and effective contraceptive measures, such as IUD, short-acting oral contraceptive pill, male condom, etc., to avoid unwanted pregnancy and unnecessary harm to their bodies. References: [1] Gu Miao,Wu Zunyou. Acceptability and influencing factors of female condom and its application prospect in China [R]. Chinese AIDS STD, 2003,9(5):320-321. [2] Zhang YF. Advances in female condom research. Chinese Journal of Family Planning, 2013,21(1):66-69.