{"582730":{"#nid":"582730","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Vaginal Condoms: The What\u2019s and How\u2019s","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003EIf you hear \u0026ldquo;condoms,\u0026rdquo; you might immediately think of male, or penile, condoms. Most have heard of female, or vaginal, condoms but do not know how they work. If you are one of those people and want to know more, you have come to the right place!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003EFrom this point forward, we will call \u0026ldquo;male condoms\u0026rdquo; penile condoms and \u0026ldquo;female condoms\u0026rdquo; vaginal condoms to be more inclusive of all those who might use them.\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenefits:\u003C\/strong\u003E Vaginal condoms include several advantages such as user-controlled, dual protection, hormone-free, high effectiveness, latex-free, and source of pleasure:\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E1. \u003Cstrong\u003EUser-controlled:\u003C\/strong\u003E Vaginal condoms allow people with vaginas to have more control over when they want to use a condom instead of waiting for their partner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E2. \u003Cstrong\u003EDual protection:\u003C\/strong\u003E They also protect against unplanned pregnancy and unwanted sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, herpes, HPV, etc.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E3. \u003Cstrong\u003EHormone-free:\u003C\/strong\u003E Unlike oral contraception (birth control pills) or long acting reversible contraception (injections, implants, or IUDs), these condoms do not emit any hormones to protect against pregnancy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E4. \u003Cstrong\u003EHigh effectiveness:\u003C\/strong\u003E Additionally, they are as effective as male condoms.\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E5. \u003Cstrong\u003ELatex-free\/Source of pleasure:\u003C\/strong\u003E Vaginal condoms are made of nitrile which is non-latex which conducts heat and makes sex feel natural. They are also less constrictive and more lubricated than penile condoms, so they might be as or more pleasurable to use.\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECorrect use:\u003C\/strong\u003E It is important to know that similar to penile condoms, vaginal condoms must be used correctly to be effective. To see how to insert a vaginal condom, stop by Health Promotion for a demonstration.\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaximum protection:\u003C\/strong\u003E To ensure protection against pregnancy and STI transmission, use the vaginal condom with a hormonal contraceptive like pills, IUDs, implants, or injections.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocations:\u003C\/strong\u003E If you are interested in seeing or using vaginal condoms, view the video below or check out \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/healthpromotion.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ehealthpromotion.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E to find all condom locations.\u0026nbsp;Feel free to also stop by Health Promotion (2nd floor Health Services).\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELearn how to properly use a female condom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Learn how to properly use a female condom. 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