The female condom. In the already somewhat icky seeming world of prophylactics, no three words conjure up quite the same degree of embarrassment and censure. Since the debut of the female condom in ...

There are two primary barrier methods of contraception that also protect against sexually transmitted infections: condoms, and condoms. The more commonly used of the two types — male condoms or, as ...

The condom section at your local drugstore can be overwhelming (understatement of the year, we know). With so many colors, sizes, and shapes, where do you even begin?! (Photo: Getty Images) The good ...

But when you find yourself standing in the CVS aisle, half-way through a bag of Hot Cheetos and completely overwhelmed by all the condom options, Maness says to focus on size and material. "Condoms ...

We're all well aware that there are many different types of birth control out there — or at least, despite being fuzzy on what they actually are outside of the pill and a condom, we trust the official ...

Fact: internal condoms — also known as “female condoms” — are not as popular as external condoms. Some people argue that’s because they’re more difficult to use. Some people say they’re just not ...

Two of the more colorful events at the 19th International AIDS Conference so far are focused on a single message: The world needs more female condoms. The first event was an intimate fashion show ...

Male condoms are 98% effective with perfect use and 85% effective with typical use. Female condoms are slightly less effective — 95% with perfect use and 79% typically. People make mistakes with ...

Today health officials announced a $500,000 grant from the MAC AIDS Fund to promote and distribute female condoms in Washington, D.C. The announcement marks an ambitious collaboration of private and ...