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Female condom side effects

3.5

4 reviews

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Female condom common side effects

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0% of Female condom reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

0% of Female condom reviewers reported discomfort wearing contact lenses

0% of Female condom reviewers reported cystitis

0% of Female condom reviewers reported dizziness

0% of Female condom reviewers reported vaginal discharge


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    3.5

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    Used for 1 - 3 mo
    27 years old
    🇬🇧 UK
      •  8th Feb 24

      •  Still using

    Same as the male condom, has no side effects and will protect from STIs and pregnancy! The only thing its a little fiddly to get on and if you don't react well to latex then not ideal!

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    Used for 6 - 12 mo
    23 years old
    🇬🇧 UK
      •  19th Jan 22

      •  Still using

    These condoms prevent me from getting UTIs, I can't have sex without them! I think it's because the part of the condom that sticks out covers my urethra and prevents bacteria from spreading. They're a little hard to use at first, and some brands are better than others, but I highly recommend them to everyone.


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    Used for 1 - 3 mo
    Lowdown user
    🇬🇧 UK
      •  26th Apr 21

      •  Stopped using

    Tried it a couple times with different partners. Mixed reactions. I practiced inserting prior to anything, so it was easy, especially after a couple of tries. Sex felt no different for me and one of the partners. One didn't like the appearance and the other the feel. One thing I love is that it doesn't have that nasty latex smell! You can also use any lube. Overall, I think it is a great option for many people, but (like everything) you should try it a few times for yourself. Also great if you run into situations where the guy is resisting wearing a condom himself.


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    Used for 1 - 3 mo
    Lowdown user
    🇬🇧 UK
      •  12th May 20

      •  Stopped using

    Used it once - it came off inside me within 5 minutes and I didn't realise so ended up having completely unprotected sex and having to get a STI test.


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