The Femidom female contraceptive, 1992.
Femidom female condom, one unlubricated sample. Made by Chartex International plc. 1992
- Object Number:
- 1994-462/1
- type:
- condoms and female sheaths
The Femidom female contraceptive, 1992.
- Made:
- 1992 in United Kingdom
- maker:
- Chartex International Plc.
Pack of 3 Femidom female condoms plus one unlubricated sample and information leaflets. Made by Chartex International plc. 1992
There are 3 Femidom female condoms plus one unlubricated sample and information leaflets. The female condom is manufactured by Chartex International Plc and is marketed in different countries under various trade names. It is synthetic and was developed in the early 1990s as an alternative to the latex condom. It has the benefit that it can be inserted before sex, giving the woman more control over contraception and safer sex. It consists of a lightly lubricated polyurethane bag with a flexible ring at each end. The ring at the closed end is removable and used for insertion and keeping the condom in place. The larger outer ring is fixed and remains outside the vagina ensuring that the Femidom does not slip inside.
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Object Number:
- 1994-462
- type:
- condoms and female sheaths
- credit:
- Smith & Nephew Consumer Products Ltd.
Parts
'Femidom' female contraceptive, United Kingdom, 1992
Part of pack of 3 Femidom female condoms (1 condom in packet, 1 instruction leaflet) by Chartex International plc., United Kingdom, 1992.
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The female condom is marketed in different countries under various trade names. It was developed in the early 1990s as an alternative to the standard latex male condom. One benefit is it can be inserted before sex. This gives the woman more control over contraception and safer sex, preventing STIs and pregnancy. It consists of a lightly lubricated polyurethane bag with a flexible ring at each end. The ring at the closed end is removable. It is used for insertion and keeping the condom in place. The larger outer ring is fixed and remains outside the vagina. This ensures the Femidom does not slip inside. Chartex International Plc manufactured this synthetic female condom.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 30 mm x 90 mm x 140 mm, .03kg
- Materials:
- latex , paper (fibre product) , plastic (unidentified) and cardboard
- Object Number:
- 1994-462/2
- type:
- female condom
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
