Ladies, this condom is for you! It’s not your ordinary condom!!!
If you are like, yeah I already knew that, hurray for you! This is My Health Monday and trust me, it is not a very well known protective agent. I actually got asked a question about this in December and stored it away just for all of you PFL readers:)
Last week I posted about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day which is this Thursday. The focus was more so on testing. I would remind and encourage you to please get tested Thursday if you don’t know your status. Here is a quick, easy, anonymous option. I feel that it is equally important to raise awareness in the area of prevention. In protecting yourself form HIV and other STIs, I thought I’d give you something different on Rx Fitness Lady today. This short video gives you the skinny on the female condom.
I’m sure the chatter won’t amount to much below, lol but if you do have any questions that you are uncomfortable leaving in the comments section, feel free to email me from my contact page. This post is in accordance with NBHAAD Thursday but clearly, this post isn’t partial to any race. Please consider using the share buttons below to inform or remind members of our very highly sexually active community of another option in being responsible individuals with regard to our physical health.
Ladies, yes I know it is the month of LOVE, cupid, so & so, and so & so…but if he loves you, he will protect you! If you love yourself, protect yourself *EXCLAMATION POINT PERIOD*
Yours in Healthy, Active, & Prosperous Lifestyles,
P.S. Did you wear Red Friday for Go Red for Women?
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Never saw that condom before. We must get tested I was tested when I went for my annual in January and I just got the call Friday for the all clear. Your life is important so don’t shorten it by not using precaution even if you are married stuff can still spread around.
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Amen Kita!
I second that Amen!
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Although the protection rate is not as high as a male version, it is still better than nothing. I agree, that women must protect ourselves.
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Yes it is slightly less effective. It does give the female a little bit of control in the protection department though. Some men are flakey with ensuring the protection is in place through out the entire act.
I know nothing abut this, but I certainly will be educating my girlfriends and little cousins about this. I agree, we need to be protecting ourselves, no excuses!
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Thanks Nellie for sharing. We would hope to keep our young people informed as they are going to participate in the act majority of the time anyway. There is no use keeping our heads in the clouds.
I will mention the condom to my daughter. As much as I pray she will abstain, the child is almost 20 years old. Ain’t gonna kid myself.
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so ya, when I type into your comment boxes (name, email, etc). It’s always blank. That’s why my name comes up 3 times. I can never see what I’m typing. #sadface 🙁 ~ Josie
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I’m sorry Josie. I’m not sure what that is about. I have had a few other name issues, I’ll check with my guy to see if he has any feedback. Thank you for being a realistic parent, however I will stay in prayer with you for her because it really is best if they can maintain that abstinence. It will make their ability to be decisive that much more clearer.
I did Zumba today…that’s great for me, and I’m glad I got up. I’m ready to start walking, but I need spring before I can do that. It’s time for me to have this talk with my girls, they do not like talking about sex. They actually get embarrassed.
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Great Whitney! You are doing fantastic with your group fitness classes. Spring will be here before you know and you can hit the pavement! Embarrassment is natural from young people talking to parents but they can handle it. I hope you will share with them this option for if and when they are ready.
I’m a big proponent of abstinence , but I def. think that females have to take responsibility when it comes to protection. I remember when the female condoms first came out, there received a lot of negative feedback. I’m glad to see that they are still around. Great post.
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I hear you Hope! We would hope that our young girls would stay the course, but of course we know that those young ladies are the small minority. This FC2 is the newer version so I thought I’d do my duty as a healthy living blogger to make you all aware. Thank you for the support!
And this is the moment I’m happy to be married and could care less about condoms…lol. But yes, ladies keep them with you! No need to wait for him to whip it out. No whip out action. No whip appeal. End of story.
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Enjoy that marital bliss Mrs Lady and share with the young ladies that are less fortunate:)
Okay, that condom is huge…lol! Seriously though, I got tested and believe in protecting yourself, especially if your single and mingling. I totally forgot to wear my red on Friday. Have a blessed week!
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It is isn’t it! Thanks for stating that you are up on testing. People need to hear that.
Great post for awareness because I don’t think many women know about this yet!
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Thanks my fellow colleague!
No doubt that the end of this post says it all! 🙂
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I agree! Just stay protected however you can.
I will be sure to spread the word about this. I have heard about it but wasn’t aware that is currently on the market.
I may be using it myself when I get this Mirena taken out if he doesn’t hurry and get that snip snip!!
Lol, thanks for sharing it Mimi.
Hi Joi! We can’t continue to keep our heads in the sand! I also believe in abstinence, (but everyone isn’t going to practice this), so we as women MUST take our own health into our hands. This disease is so prevalent on college campuses and it’s growing daily. Young women are dying because of ignorance. As my husband always says…what you DON’T know can/will hurt you! Thanks for spreading the word my friend!
Michell @Prowess and Pearls
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Thank you for the comment toward support of abstinence. I don’t want to confuse readers. I support abstinence, but these girls that I mentor are so brazen that they are comfortable just flat out telling me what they are doing. I don’t want them to feel any other way but comfortable talking to me and yes, I can’t have my head in the sand hoping they will change. I want them to be aware of any and all options for protecting themselves and potentially saving their lives. Thanks so much Michell!
When I have a kid, I hope he or she abstains for as long as possible. But at the same time, I want to be realistic and practical. Thank you for sharing this important message.
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I’m with you and you’re welcome!
Joi, this is why I love your blog. It never would have occurred to me to write about condoms, HIV prevention and testing or safe sex but it is SO IMPORTANT. I’ve heard of the female condom and I love the idea of it. I love the thought of me being able to be in control. However, I’ve never tried it because I have a latex allergy and as far as I know they don’t make a latex free version.
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Thx for the love Kristiina. This is actually not made from latex so you’re all good to go if you want to give it a try.
This blog was very informative. Thanks for the information. RoberTa
Thanks for checking it out, hope you’ll share with your friends whom are in need.
Hey Ajoi Belle lol. I know and teach females about the FC2. It is actually the best condom. It protects you from all STDs. How? When inserted properly, it prevents skin to skin contact. You will be protected from Herpes, Warts and Syphillis sores or chancre’s. Also HIV, and an unwanted pregnancy. Once inserted correctly, during sexual intercourse the male enjoys a release of extra warmth. The FC2 adheres to the vaginal walls for a very natural feel while maintaining safety. Practicing safe sex in 2013 should be practiced on a regular basis that it becomes second nature to eating. You can also insert the female condom upto 4h before your Valentine arrives. You will not need to pause after foreplay to apply a male latex condom:) Try it…you may prefer the FC2 EACH AND EVERYTIME. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
AWESOME comment Crystal! Thank you so much for sharing your insight on the subject!