Internal Condom
Hear this word Internal Condom
Image description: Drawing of an internal condom inside of a vagina.
What to Know
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- People of any gender can use internal condoms.
- The ring of an internal condom should stay outside of the body, even when the penis or sex toy is inserted into the internal condom.
- Internal condoms can be used when practicing dual protection.
- Internal condoms are available at health centers and pharmacies.
The steps to using an internal condom
How to Use an Internal Condom:
- Open the package carefully to avoid tearing the condom and squeeze the sides of the thick inner ring
- Insert the condom into the vagina or the anus. Keep the thin, outer ring outside the body.
- Gently push the condom up into the body.
- Act by carefully inserting the penis, finger, or sex toy into the internal condom (only if there is consent).
- After sex, twist the outer ring, pull out the condom, and throw away the condom. Do not reuse.
- Some people put some water-based lubricant along the outside of the condom before inserting it into the vagina or the anus.
- Some people prefer internal condoms because they can be inserted a few hours before sexual intercourse. A person can control their sexual experience even if their partner does not wear an external condom.
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Why might someone want to use an internal condom instead of an external condom?
- Some people prefer internal condoms because they give the user more control over their body. Internal condoms can be inserted up into the vagina or the anus up to a few hours before sex.
- An internal condom can be inserted before a date, so the user can be prepared. The user might feel more empowered because they are taking actions to have safer sex.
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