Not Just Another Pretty Face

Let's talk about sex, baby!

This is how the packaging looks like. It reminds me of the packaging of the wet, scented towels you usually get after a Chinese dinner.

According to a pamphlet that the nice lady handed to me along with the female condom (FC) sample, the FC is produced in the United Kingdom. It also states that:

"The FC is a loose fitting Polyurethane sheath of about 17 centimeters (6.5 inches) long with a flexible ring at each end that when inserted, lines the vaginal wall during sex. Polyurethane is a soft, thin supple plastic that is stronger than latex. (!!)"

For some inane reason, I find the last sentence rather hilarious. =D

I took this picture, and then decided there needed to be more contrast between the background and the condom itself to showcase the condom more clearly so...

Tadaa!! Nice contrast with the blue of my Pfizer notebook. Frankly, when I opened the packaging, I was rather surprised to feel how well-lubricated the condom was. It made my fingers slick with err...lubricant.

Instructions for use. To summarize, you have to squeeze the inner ring, separate the outer lips of the vagina, and push the FC in as far as it will go, letting the inner ring sit behind the pubic bone and over the cervix. The outer ring remains visible outside of the vagina, protecting the labia and base of penis.

According to the lady, the condom can be re-used up to 3 times! Probably because it's made of Polyurethane, a soft, thin, supple plastic that is stronger than latex!!

After use, the FC can be pulled gently out and I suppose, washed (?!), and kept for future use. It can also be inserted up to 8 hours before intercourse.

Some other interesting facts excerpted from the pamphlet:

"An estimated 133 million pregnanices worldwide annually are unintended."

"Polyurethane conducts heat, so sex can feel very sensitive and natural with the FC."

"You may hear some rustling noises...you may need more lubricant."

"Do not use a female and male condom together as it might cause either to break."

"Safe sex is better sex?"

The FC II, a new generation of FCs is due for release next year. I wonder how much longer it will take for even the original FC to arrive at our shores. For those interested, more detailed info on the FC can be obtained from Female Health.