The female condom remains the sole female-initiated method of dual protection against
unintended pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections (STIs), including HIV. We …

Male and female condoms are currently the only effective dual protection methods against
unintended pregnancy and transmission of STIs and HIV. In recent years, advocacy and …

Objective: The objective of this study was to study the frequency and determinants of
breakage and slippage during female and male condom use. Goal: The goal of this study …

We conducted a systematic review of 137 articles and abstracts related to various aspects of
the female condom, as well as a closer analysis of five randomized controlled trials on …

Male and female condoms are the only available Multipurpose Prevention Technologies
(MPTs) that can prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections including …

Background The effectiveness of female condoms for preventing HIV and sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) remains inconclusive. We examined the effects of female …

More than 10 years have elapsed since the female condom became widely available, and it
remains the only female-initiated means of preventing both pregnancy and sexual-ly …

CONTEXT: To reduce unintended pregnancy and HIV infection, it is critical to develop
reliable male condoms that will attract consumers who reject conventional latex condoms …

In June 2000 the four federal agencies responsible for condom research, condom
regulation, condom use recommendations, and preventing new HIV and STD infections …

High rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV, and unplanned
pregnancies persist in the United States. Women are more likely than men to be infected …