Internal condom (formerly called "female condom")
You can buy female condoms, like the one in this photo, at most drugstores, or at any of our sexual health clinics.
The internal condom is a polyurethane sheath that covers the walls of the vagina or anus during penetration, to prevent pregnancy and/or infections.
You can buy receptive condoms at our sexual health clinics and most drug stores.
Some people enjoy being in control of both pregnancy and/or infection protection even as the receiver of penetrative sex. It can also be used by people who are allergic to latex condoms.
How to use a internal condom
The internal condom is inserted in the vagina or anus before sex and acts like a baggie to collect semen. It is used to protect against infections and to prevent pregnancy and has a 5% failure rate.
The internal condom can be difficult to insert and use at first, but it gets easier with practise.