What are the advantages of internal condoms?

Internal condoms help prevent STDs.

Condoms and internal condoms are the only methods of birth control that also help prevent sexually transmitted infections like HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. Even if you’re already using a different kind of birth control to avoid pregnancy, it’s a good idea to also use condoms or internal condoms every time you have sex to help protect yourself against STDs. That’s an important part of taking care of yourself.

They’re latex-free and comfortable.

Good news for people who have latex allergies or sensitivities: internal condoms are made from a soft plastic material called nitrile. They’re totally hypoallergenic and won’t irritate sensitive genital skin.  

Because internal condoms are larger than male condoms and don’t fit snugly around a penis, they give your partner’s penis more breathing room, which some people find more comfortable.

Internal condoms can increase sexual pleasure.

Using internal condoms can make sex better. Seriously.

You can insert the internal condom ahead of time, before you start gettin’ busy, which keeps things hot and spontaneous with no interruptions. And having your partner put the internal condom in for you turns safer sex into intimate and sexy foreplay.

But it doesn’t stop there! During vaginal sex, the internal condom’s inner ring may stimulate the tip of the penis, and the external ring can rub against your vulva and clitoris. That little something extra can feel great for both of you.

Internal condoms give you control.

Internal condoms are a small, discreet, and portable way to get big protection from pregnancy and STDs.

Since all the other condoms out there are worn on a penis, many internal condom fans love that there’s a condom they can control. Internal condoms let you take charge of your sexual health. Even if your partner doesn’t want to wear a condom, you can still protect yourself.