'Noisy' female condoms too costly, say women - Uganda

[dArKeR]

Ugandan women are not buying the female condom because they have complained it is too expensive, too bulky and too noisy during sex, according to news reports.

The head of the Health Ministry's condom unit, Vasta Kibirige, on Tuesday told reporters and delegates to a family planning conference in Munyonyo that the government was suspending its efforts to promote the female condom because it is not widely accepted.

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[ClintonTyree]

1. Noisy?

I've never actually participated in intercourse when one of these has been present, does anyone know why the hell they're noisy?

[Dead_Parrot]

2. *'s latest ploy...

As part of his abstinence campain, he's shipping whopee cushings instead, but no one told them. :crazy:

[Booberdawg]

3. Here's a picture of one

Can't imagine what is considered noisy about it. It's just a condom



And here's some of the product details:

Provides women and men with an additional choice to protect themselves from both unintended pregnancy and the transmission of STIs, including HIV/AIDS.With correct and consistent use, is as effective as other barrier methods.

Protects the vagina, cervix and external genitalia, affording extensive barrier protection.

Loosely lines the vagina; it is not tight or constricting.

Has no serious side effects associated with its use.

Can be inserted before intercourse and is not dependent on the male erection, so it will not interrupt sexual spontaneity.

Does not need to be removed immediately after ejaculation.

Does not require a prescription or the intervention of a health care provider.

Is recommended to be used only once.


FC is made of the plastic polyurethane. Polyurethane:

Is thin, soft, odourless, and stronger than latex, which is used to make most male condoms.

Conducts heat, so sexual intercourse can feel very sensitive and natural.

Does not cause allergic reactions.

Does not deteriorate in high temperatures or humidity, so FC does not require special storage conditions.


FC is 17 centimetres long (about 6.5 inches) and has a flexible ring at each end of the sheath:

The inner ring at the closed end is used to insert FC and to hold it in place inside the vagina. The inner ring slides into place behind the pubic bone.

The outer ring at the open end is soft and remains on the outside of the vagina during intercourse. It covers the area around the opening of the vagina (the vulva) and can be pleasurable for men as well as for women.


female condom

[Styles]

4. Farting noises...

I can only guess that is what it would make... air gets sucked in during the backstroke.... comes out in the frontstroke with a giant "Phaaaaath"... I'm sure it's a turn-on to many women =)

[Booberdawg]

6. That makes sense

Gads - that would kill the mood for me, LOL!

[eyesroll]

5. I did an article on these things in college...

They don't fit as, um, snugly as a male condom, so there's more room for air noises.

Also, the instructions in the Reality brand are hilarious.
("Never use a male condom with Reality.")