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Female Condoms: Now More than Ever by Kimberley Whipkey, 2007

Kimberly Whipkey is a Senior Associate for Advocacy and Outreach at the Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE). CHANGE is a member of the international coalition of the Women WON'T wait. End HIV and Violence Against Women. NOW. Campaign.

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FC2

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USA

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2010-01-14

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How to use it

Instructions on the use of the female condom

Why use it

Imagine a device that can be worn by a woman during sex...

The facts

Why female condoms should be accessible for all

Acceptability

Acceptance levels vary from 41 to 95 per cent

Effectiveness

Increased uptake and more consistent and continued contraceptive use

Variety

We need an increase in variety of female condoms