The Woman’s Condom (branded as O’LavieTMin China) is a thin pouch that is inserted into the vagina. It is designed to offer protection from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
The product has unique features that make it easy to use and comfortable for both partners. All parts of the Woman’s Condom are made from raw materials that have been qualified as medical grade and have been used in medical products for years.Couples must use a new condom each time they have sex.
Unlike other condoms, the Woman’s Condom is packaged dry (unlubricated). Each condom comes with a small sachet of water-based lubricant that women and their partners apply when they are ready to use the condom. This lets couples use the amount of lubricant that’s right for them.
Woman’s Condom features include:
Pouch. The pouch is made of thin polyurethane film, a soft and strong material. It offers good sensation and comfort for both men and women.
Dissolving capsule. The condom pouch comes folded inside a dissolving capsule. The capsule makes the condom easier to handle and insert. Once the capsule is inserted in the vagina, it dissolves quickly, usually in about 30-60 seconds. The pouch gently unfolds in the vagina after the capsule has dissolved.
Foam shapes. Four foam shapes are attached to the outside of the pouch where the condom comes in contact with the vagina. The foam shapes cling lightly inside the vagina, helping keep the pouch stable during use.
Ring. A soft, flexible ring rests outside the woman’s body after the condom is inserted in the vagina. The ring gently hugs the body and provides comfortable coverage of the external genitals.
Lubricant. The Woman’s Condom is packaged dry and comes with a small sachet of water-based lubricant. After the condom is inserted in the vagina, the woman or her partner applies some lubricant to the inside of the condom pouch or to the penis to help the penis slip inside and move easily. Women and men who used the water-based lubricant supplied with the Woman’s Condom during clinical trials reported no safety issues or side effects related to the lubricant.