- Worn in the woman’s vagina.
- Prevents sperm from reaching the uterus.
- Made with polyurethane.
It’s stronger than latex condoms.
Advantages:
- Offer extra STI protection
- Can be inserted up to 8 hours before intercourse
Disadvantages:
- Effectiveness against pregnancy – failure rate 21 unintended
pregnancies per 100 women in first year of typical use
- Some women do not feel comfortable with this method
- It can be expensive
- It cannot be available everywhere