How to use the FC2 female condom
1. Before opening your FC2:
2. To open the packet, tear straight down from the
• Check the expiry date which is stamped on
the front or on the side of the FC2 packet.
• Spread the lubrication inside around by
rubbing the packet with your hands.
arrow at the top.
Do not use scissors, a knife or your teeth to open
the packet.
4. This is the FC2 female condom, which is made
from a smooth material called nitrile:
- It feels natural because it quickly warms up to
body temperature.
- It can be used by people who are allergic to latex.
- The silicone-based lubricant gives a natural
sensation.
3. Remove the condom.
5. Hold the inner
ring between your
thumb and index
finger. Or
between your
thumb and middle
finger. Whatever
you prefer.
Then squeeze the
sides of the inner
ring together to
form a point.
6. Remember to only squeeze the ring.
DON’T twist the ring into an 8 shape. This may feel
uncomfortable after insertion.
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8.You can insert FC2 in lots of different ways.
Find a position that is comfortable. This may
be standing, sitting, squatting or lying down.
10. In these pictures we are using a vaginal model
to show how to insert the condom. Make sure the
squeezed ring is flat (in a horizontal position) when
you are inserting it.
9. Feel for the outer lips of your vagina and
spread them.
10. Use the squeezed inner ring to push FC2
into your vagina.
11. When the squeezed ring is inside the vagina,
you can move your hand away.
12. Slide your index finger or middle finger
13. Push it in your vagina as far as possible, using
inside the condom.
the inner ring. Make sure the condom is not twisted
and lies smoothly against your vaginal wall.
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14. A small part of the condom, including the
15. Inside your vagina: FC2 lines the inside of your
outer ring, stays outside your body and lies
over the lips of your vagina, partially
protecting your external sex organs and
covering the base of your partner’s penis.
vagina. The inner ring covers your cervix. The
opening of your cervix is so small that it is
impossible for FC2 to pass through this space.
16. Hold the outer ring in place as your
17. Once his penis is inside the condom, you do
partner guides his penis inside the condom.
not have to continue holding the outer ring.
18. To take FC2 out, hold the outer ring and
twist it to keep the semen inside.
It’s best to do this before standing up.
Gently pull the condom out.
19. Wrap the condom in a tissue or the empty
packet, and throw it in a rubbish bin.
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