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Condoms! Male, Female, & Negotiations...
Thu, 12/27/2007 - 1:37pm — Dr. Jenn
There were a lot of viewers for the Den Session on female condoms, so it seems this is still new and of interest to a lot of folks. They can be hard to get used to, but definitely offer women greater control and a different physical sensation. Who wants to talk about condoms???!!
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Have you ever cheated on your partner?
Yes, and it was great and I'll do it again.
14%
Yes, and I felt terrible and told them.
0%
Yes, but it was minor and not that big of a deal.
14%
No, but I've considered it and might do it at some point.
29%
No, that's just irresponsible and disrespectful.
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Total votes: 7
Control?
Interesting, that word control. I’ve always felt that sex is a sharing with two people, and the communication beforehand has to include whatever it takes to make each person feel comfortable. This would absolutely include protection. So why this need for one person to have control? Hmmm, I guess if it’s just for fun, and the woman wants to insure that she is definitely protected.
Female Condoms
I have to say that the idea of female condoms do not appeal to me because they seem like they will be difficult to use and require a lot more skilled manipulation than male condoms. Also the idea of a condom hanging out of me while having sex is unappealing. Some couples however might like using them because the insertion of the female condom could be part of foreplay. Another perspective is that women may feel empowered by the female condom because they feel like they are exercising control over their reproductive destiny, similiar to sentiments which many women have expressed about taking oral contraceptives.
Good points...and can be different experience of pleasure...
Yes, the female condom can be pretty unwieldy and odd looking, and takes a few times to get the hang of inserting properly. These are several other potential positives, beyond what you mentioned: it's less restrictive to a guy and his penis than a male condom, the folds of the polyurethane (not latex, so better for those with latex allergies) can warm to the folds of the vagina and feel less like a barrier, and the outside ring could be used to rub against the clitoris.
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