The Female Health Company (FHC) announced that its second-generation FC2 Female Condom® is now available for purchase in the United States. The condom received regulatory approval from the Food and Drug Administration in March as an HIV prevention method.
The new female condom is synthetic rubber rather than polyurethane, allowing for a less costly manufacturing process and quieter sound that is less likely to disrupt the intimate act. The new condoms will be 30% cheaper than its predecessor and are supposed to be more user friendly and hopes the new price will make it more attractive to health organizations for distribution. In addition, FHC hopes this help in the fight against the global HIV epidemic and other sexually transmitted diseases. Click here to read our previous blog on women and condoms.
“Women are becoming more empowered and proactive in taking control of their sexual and reproductive health. It is no longer considered the man’s the responsibility to provide the protection in sexual situations. The female condom definitely gives women the power to protect themselves without relying on their partner. It is extremely important for women to have the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to facilitate safer sexual experiences!”
