Other female condom products

Female condom products under development

Based on acceptability studies and consumer feedback, the Female Health Company is working on a second generation female condom product, and the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH) is also developing a new female condom product.

Unapproved female condom products currently available

The products listed here have not undergone efficacy trials nor been approved for contraception or HIV/STI prevention and should not be used for this purpose.

The only female condom product that has been proven safe and effective for preventing pregnancy and HIV/STIs is the FC Female Condom®.

Reddy

Medtech Health Products, Ltd., India
The Reddy Female Condom was developed by Medtech, Inc. This one-size device is made of latex and uses a soft polyurethane sponge to aid insertion and a firm, flexible outer ring intended to hold it in place during intercourse. It is being marketed under the V Amour brand name in Africa and L’amour in South America. It is also approved for distribution in Brazil, Europe and India.

Natural Sensation Panty Condom®

Natural Sensation, Columbia
The Panty Condom® is a panty with a replaceable pantyliner containing a condom made of synthetic resin. The condom is inserted by the man’s penis, and the panty itself can be reused with another condom for additional acts of intercourse.