5. Female Condom (FC2)
• FC2 is a dual protection method;
– Provides protection against both pregnancy
– STIs Including HIV
• FC2 is designed to fit inside the vagina and allows the penis to
the penis to move freely
• FC2 adjust quickly to body temp. so it feels warm and natural
• FC2 is lubricated
• FC2 is non-allergic and good for those who are allergic to latex
• Penis doesn’t need to be erect to use FC2
• The two rings add pleasure during sex
6. Who can use FC2
• People who want to protect themselves and
partners from STIs /HIV / pregnancy
• People who are HIV+ or have HIV+ partner
• Partner refusing to use male condom
• Allergy to latex
• Women who are menstruating
• Menopausal women
• Women who have had a hysterectomy
• Post delivery
8. Kenya’s Target Population for use
of FC2
MARPS (Most at Risk Population)
Family Planning
HIV + persons
MCDF IEC Materials
• A Swahili animation
• Female Condom Postcards
• FC2 booklet[Answers question on FC2]
• FC2 Posters
• Ask me about FC2 Badges
13. Platforms
• Locally
– Peer Educators
– Health Service Providers
• Nationally
– National Condom Technical Working Group
• Internationally
– International Female Condom Platform,
Netherlands
– Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS, online
14. Collaboration
• MCDF is looking forward to partnering and
collaborating with other stakeholders in
ensuring FC2 is ;
• Available,
• Accessible.