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Female Condoms

Female Condoms. Session III: Providing the Female Condom . Characteristics Correcting myths, misperceptions, fears How to use; demonstration Importance of correct and consistent use Common problems; practices to avoid Lubricants Where to get more condoms Use of ECPs, if needed

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Female Condoms

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  1. Female Condoms Session III: Providing the Female Condom

  2. Characteristics Correcting myths, misperceptions, fears How to use; demonstration Importance of correct and consistent use Common problems; practices to avoid Lubricants Where to get more condoms Use of ECPs, if needed How to talk with partner about condoms Counseling about Female Condom:Key Counseling Topics

  3. Counseling about Female Condom: Talking with Partners (1) Counseling on negotiating condom use: Ensure client knows facts about condoms Offer suggestions, but let client decide Discuss doubts, fears Reassure; tell success stories Offer couples counseling Follow-up

  4. Counseling about Condoms: Talking with Partners (2) Counseling on negotiating condom use: Assess client’s ability to talk with partner. Explore client’s barriers to talking about condoms. Identify strategies. Help client explore strategies; stress listening to partner views; role play.

  5. Counseling about Condoms: Talking with Partners (3) Help the client plan for: Where: A private, safe, comfortable place When: Relaxed, sober, before sex How: Decide what you want to say Ask partner for ideas; create dialog Focus on safety, health, trust, caring and coming to an agreement

  6. Follow-Up Visits • Ask how the client is doing with the method. Ask about questions or concerns. • Ask if they are having any problems using condoms correctly and every time they have sex. • Give the client more condoms, and ask them to return before supply runs out. Remind them of other places they can get condoms. • Ask a long-term client about major life changes that may affect her needs; plans for having children or STI/HIV risk.

  7. Female Condom: Summary • Safe and easy to use • Protect from both pregnancy and STIs/HIV • Female condom can be initiated by woman • Require partner’s cooperation

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