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- MENSTRUAL HEALTH
- CONTRACEPTION
- MENOPAUSE FAQSTALK MENOPAUSE
INTERNAL
(FEMALE) CONDOM
- INTERNAL VS EXTERNAL CONDOM WHICH IS MORE EFFECTIVE?expand_less
Research shows that with typical use the internal condom is around 79% effective, and the male condom around 87% effective. With perfect use the male condom is 98% effective, slightly more than the internal condom at 95%.
- WHAT IS THE INTERNAL CONDOM MADE OF?expand_more
The internal condom is made of a thin, strong plastic called polyurethane, or a substance called nitrile.
- IS WEARING AN INTERNAL CONDOM COMFORTABLE?expand_more
It shouldn't be uncomfortable. It’s loose fitting and is meant to move whilst you have sex.
- CAN I WEAR AN INTERNAL CONDOM ON MY PERIOD?expand_more
Yes. Menstrual blood will have no impact on the effectiveness of the female condom.
- WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN INTERNAL CONDOM AND A DIAPHRAGM?expand_more
Internal condoms cover the length of the vagina and penis, whereas diaphragms are small, cup-shaped discs that cover the cervix only.
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PP-UN-WHC-GB-0303 July 2025