A female condom, also called an internal condom, is a barrier method of contraception used during sex to help prevent pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is placed inside the vagina or anus before intercourse to block contact with semen or other bodily fluids. It serves as an alternative to the traditional male condom, which is …

When used consistently and correctly, female condoms are about 95 percent effective. This means that about five women out of 100 who use them properly every time they have sex will get pregnant over the course of a year. In the real world, about 21 percent of women who rely on female condoms for contraception end up accidentally pregnant in …