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Me, My Boo, And The FC2 – SIZZLE WITH SOPHIA Brings You Female Condom Pleasure One More Time

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Femme Fatale

So last year, after reading the SuzyKnew! post about the female condom (FC), I thought two things.  One, how come I didn’t know that September 16th was Global Female Condom Day?  And two, where can I get me some of these?

At first I kept these thoughts to myself because I figured that maybe it was just me.  Maybe I’m the only one who had no clue about female condoms.  I mean, sure, I’d heard of them.  For years, I heard talk of a female condom that was supposed to revolutionize protected sex.  But until last year, I had no idea they were actually on the market!

So, I thought I’d tell you my story again so you’ll be ready when Female Condom Day rolls around on September 16th.  My Boo back then (yeah, I’ve kind of settled down with just one guy) called me on the phone and asked if I’d read the post on SuzyKnew!  He’s good about supporting the blogs that publish my work (mainly because he likes when I write about him).  Anyway, he was all excited and decided that we just had to try these right away.

“They’re non-latex,” he raved.  “So you don’t have to worry about latex allergies!”

“I’m not allergic to latex,” I said.  He didn’t hear me, though.  He just kept talking.

“And did you watch the YouTube video?  It showed how I can even put it in for you!  That sounds so sexy!”

He finally stopped raving about FCs when I promised to do some research as soon as we hung up the phone.  So I did.  And the more I learned, the more excited I got about trying them.

The only bad thing is that you can’t buy these things just anywhere.  These days you can buy male condoms at the grocery store, the drug store, the liquor store and even the gas station!  Oh come on, don’t act like you and your date haven’t rolled up to a 24-hour Shell station and grabbed you a pack when the other stores were closed!  Y’all know exactly what I’m talking about!

Well with female condoms, the easiest way to find them is to go online.  I decided to go with the brand mentioned on Suzy Knew: the FC2.  Some Walgreens stores carry them, but only at select locations.  I checked my area and no one had any.  Bummer.

But according to www.fc2femalecondom.com, you can order them from Walgreens online.  They cost just under $7.00 for a box of three, though.  Ouch.  The cheapest I found were from the Conscious Contraceptives online store.  They were just under $5.00 for a box of three, but they were also out of stock.  Finally, I decided to order a box from Drugstore.com for just under $6.00 for a box of three.  That way, I could pick up a few other items and reduce the cost of shipping and delivery.  Then I just had to wait for them to arrive.

I’ll skip ahead to the good part.  Royce*, my Boo, was even more excited than I was.  Even though he was eager to put the FC in for me, I wanted to try myself for the first time.  So, we re-watched the instructional video together and carefully read the instructions that came in the box.  And after two false starts, a little fumbling and quite a bit of laughing, I successfully got it inserted.

Ladies, let me tell you.  Sex with an FC is fantastic!!  See, there’s this outer ring that holds it in place.  It sits just outside of your vajayjay.  And when ya’ll get to strokin’ and grindin’, that little ring just hits the spot!  I mean, no matter what angle he was hitting it from, it felt insanely delicious because my clit was constantly stimulated.  I came twice with the first FC we used!

Now, removing them can be a little tricky.  The first time, he was on top and I was lying on my back.  The key is to grasp the outer ring, twist it and pull.  It went as planned at first.

But a little later when we used the second FC (he put it in this time, which was hot), we ended with me on top.  I wasn’t thinking and started to reach down to pull it out while I was still hovering above Royce.  That was a mistake.  We made a bit of a mess.  So remember, lie on your back to remove it to avoid spillage!

Overall, my experience with the FC2 was a good one.  We’ll definitely be using them again.  I just wish they were easier to acquire.  I know that some local health clinics and Planned Parenthood facilities have them.  But with so many of these clinics closing, even that isn’t a guaranteed source.  Ordering them online was pretty painless for me, but may be more difficult for others.  It would be so much better if we could just run out to the nearest gas station and grab some for those unexpected, last-minute adventures.

Here’s a thought: basic economics says that demand drives supply, right?  The more we spread the word and buy FCs, the higher the demand.  And the higher the demand, the higher the supply.  This will presumably improve accessibility and drive down the price, too.  And then more women can enjoy the benefits of this “new” form of contraception.

So let’s spread the word.  Let’s increase awareness and educate ourselves and others.  That way, when Global Female Condom Day rolls around again next year, we’ll not only know about it beforehand, but we’ll be able to really celebrate!  More importantly, more women will have another tool in their arsenal against STIs and unwanted pregnancies.

Royce and I still have one more FC left to use and he’s been waiting patiently while I type this review.  So I’ll sign off now and go put it to good use!  See ya!

Source: fc2femalecondom.com, drugstore.com, and SuzyKnew!

*Royce is just my Boo’s online name, not his real one.  I always change the names and a few details to protect the not-so-innocent.

First published September 24, 2014

Me, My Boo, And The FC2 – SIZZLE WITH SOPHIA Brings You More On Female Condom Pleasure

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Femme Fatale

So after reading the SuzyKnew! post about the female condom (FC), I thought two things.  One, how come I didn’t know that September 16th was Global Female Condom Day?  And two, where can I get me some of these?

At first I kept these thoughts to myself because I figured that maybe it was just me.  Maybe I’m the only one who had no clue about female condoms.  I mean, sure, I’d heard of them.  For years, I heard talk of a female condom that was supposed to revolutionize protected sex.  But until last week, I had no idea they were actually on the market!

Then a funny thing happened.  My current Boo (yeah, I’ve kind of settled down with just one guy) called me on the phone and asked if I’d read the post on SuzyKnew!  He’s good about supporting the blogs that publish my work (mainly because he likes when I write about him).  Anyway, he was all excited and decided that we just had to try these right away.

“They’re non-latex,” he raved.  “So you don’t have to worry about latex allergies!”

“I’m not allergic to latex,” I said.  He didn’t hear me, though.  He just kept talking.

“And did you watch the YouTube video?  It showed how I can even put it in for you!  That sounds so sexy!”

He finally stopped raving about FCs when I promised to do some research as soon as we hung up the phone.  So I did.  And the more I learned, the more excited I got about trying them.

The only bad thing is that you can’t buy these things just anywhere.  These days you can buy male condoms at the grocery store, the drug store, the liquor store and even the gas station!  Oh come on, don’t act like you and your date haven’t rolled up to a 24-hour Shell station and grabbed you a pack when the other stores were closed!  Y’all know exactly what I’m talking about!

Well with female condoms, the easiest way to find them is to go online.  I decided to go with the brand mentioned on Suzy Knew: the FC2.  Some Walgreens stores carry them, but only at select locations.  I checked my area and no one had any.  Bummer.

But according to www.fc2femalecondom.com, you can order them from Walgreens online.  They cost just under $7.00 for a box of three, though.  Ouch.  The cheapest I found were from the Conscious Contraceptives online store.  They were just under $5.00 for a box of three, but they were also out of stock.  Finally, I decided to order a box from Drugstore.com for just under $6.00 for a box of three.  That way, I could pick up a few other items and reduce the cost of shipping and delivery.  Then I just had to wait for them to arrive.

I’ll skip ahead to the good part.  Royce*, my Boo, was even more excited than I was.  Even though he was eager to put the FC in for me, I wanted to try myself for the first time.  So, we re-watched the instructional video together and carefully read the instructions that came in the box.  And after two false starts, a little fumbling and quite a bit of laughing, I successfully got it inserted.

Ladies, let me tell you.  Sex with an FC is fantastic!!  See, there’s this outer ring that holds it in place.  It sits just outside of your vajayjay.  And when ya’ll get to strokin’ and grindin’, that little ring just hits the spot!  I mean, no matter what angle he was hitting it from, it felt insanely delicious because my clit was constantly stimulated.  I came twice with the first FC we used!

Now, removing them can be a little tricky.  The first time, he was on top and I was lying on my back.  The key is to grasp the outer ring, twist it and pull.  It went as planned at first.

But a little later when we used the second FC (he put it in this time, which was hot), we ended with me on top.  I wasn’t thinking and started to reach down to pull it out while I was still hovering above Royce.  That was a mistake.  We made a bit of a mess.  So remember, lie on your back to remove it to avoid spillage!

Overall, my experience with the FC2 was a good one.  We’ll definitely be using them again.  I just wish they were easier to acquire.  I know that some local health clinics and Planned Parenthood facilities have them.  But with so many of these clinics closing, even that isn’t a guaranteed source.  Ordering them online was pretty painless for me, but may be more difficult for others.  It would be so much better if we could just run out to the nearest gas station and grab some for those unexpected, last-minute adventures.

Here’s a thought: basic economics says that demand drives supply, right?  The more we spread the word and buy FCs, the higher the demand.  And the higher the demand, the higher the supply.  This will presumably improve accessibility and drive down the price, too.  And then more women can enjoy the benefits of this “new” form of contraception.

So let’s spread the word.  Let’s increase awareness and educate ourselves and others.  That way, when Global Female Condom Day rolls around again next year, we’ll not only know about it beforehand, but we’ll be able to really celebrate!  More importantly, more women will have another tool in their arsenal against STIs and unwanted pregnancies.

Royce and I still have one more FC left to use and he’s been waiting patiently while I type this review.  So I’ll sign off now and go put it to good use!  See ya!

Source: fc2femalecondom.com, drugstore.com, and SuzyKnew!

*Royce is just my Boo’s online name, not his real one.  I always change the names and a few details to protect the not-so-innocent.

FAM And The One-Night Stand: The Roses Of Fertility Awareness

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The New Year is off and running, and I bet  even if you didn’t make an official list of New Year’s resolutions, you’re thinking of how to be your best empowered self this year. As the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is steeped in sexual and body empowerment, I’m sure it’s right at the top of your list as birth control methods to check out. By learning to not fear our bodies, we start to love them and know them and by that we begin to undermine patriarchy, or the male-power found almost everywhere in our culture. Go us!

There’s just one problem: remember that time over the holidays when you had too much spiked eggnog and ended up in the back room with your cousin’s friend? Do wonderful, hot rendezvous like that have to end when you use FAM? And, for that matter, isn’t true only monogamous women use FAM? You know: those women whose partners help them take their temperature? No! You can use FAM as a single, thriving, non-synthetic hormonal birth control-using woman!

Most FAM-ers (monogamous and not) use barrier methods (have a goalie, so to speak…) to prevent pregnancy, so that’s what we’re going to focus on. Remember, only male and female condoms prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. Be your best self and see what method is right for you.

4 Ways to Use FAM and Have a One-Night Stand:

1)    Use a Condom.  Women, never leave the house unprepared! What I love about condoms is how easily they are carried, making sure you’re never left scrambling when things get hot and heavy. I’ve carried condoms in my purse, pockets, bras, and even my underwear. You never know what could happen! While some people scoff at condoms, social norms are changing, and condom use is becoming more and more accepted. If the guy protests, tell him to get with the times, or go find his hot friend. What else do I love about a condom? Clean up is all on him.

2)    Think Outside the Male Condom. To be honest, I had not heard much about the female condom until the last year. But, the more I learned about them, the more interesting they are to me. There’s even  female condom day, click here for the SuzyKnew article. Basically, they are like a larger condom that covers the inside of your vagina, from your cervix to your outer vagina lips. Like the traditional condom, they prevent STIs, pregnancy, and are disposable. What do I like about them? Women are in charge of using them (read: they will be used well), and can be an essential part of foreplay (according to Planned Parenthood, I’ll let y’all know when I’ve checked it out). Enhancing the foreplay? Yes, please. Additionally, because they are shaped differently from male condoms, more sex positions can cause the female condom to stimulate your clitoris (clitoris = pleasure center). And what woman doesn’t need more of that during sex? They are more expensive than male condoms, and there’s definitely a learn curve involved.

3)    Think Outside all the Condoms. Two other prominent non-hormonal forms of contraception are the diaphragm and the cervical cap. These girls are inserted and cover your cervix to keep those little swimmers from reaching one of your eggs. They don’t protect you from STIs, but they are effective at preventing pregnancy when used well. My favorite thing about them is that they are reusable, and so are very cost-effective. Additionally, they can be inserted hours in advance, which is awesome, especially if you don’t know what the night holds.

4)    Chart Accordingly. Thanks to Toni Weschler, the bad-ass woman who is in many ways responsible for popularizing FAM, you can have a comprehensive chart to record ALL your exciting happenings, not just your temperature and cervical fluid. After a one-night stand, be sure to record it, along with the barrier method you used. This will help you understand any deviations in temperature (alcohol can cause a temporary higher temperature) or number of days in your cycle. 

Did You Miss Female Condom Day?

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Inserting a female condom

Did you remember to celebrate Global Female Condom Day on September 12?

If you missed it, you can still join in on the fun.

The Female Condom still isn’t most ladies’ first choice in contraception or HIV prevention. But, it’s nice to know that it’s out there, especially since it is touted as the only female-controlled contraceptive that protects you from HIV/AIDS. You don’t have to wait for your man to put on his condom. You can put your own on.  But, now, the product is also promoted for gay male sex. So, the “FC” – as it’s fondly called – isn’t uniquely female any more.

Years back when I was working with female sex workers in Cambodia I attended a highly coveted class on how to use the Female Condom and teach other women to use it as well. There were 4 classes. So, this tells you something about how user-friendly it is (not).

I never could figure out how to get it inside me. But, don’t let my experience discourage you.

These days, the FC comes in other versions. Like a quieter and more affordable version. Maybe you heard that the original FC makes a lot of noise and is cold when you first insert it.  Your worries are over.  The FC2, as it’s called, isn’t as noisy. It’s made out of nitrile. There are also Indian companies making female condoms out of latex, the material used for male condoms, warming up more quickly to your body temperature.

Youtube has tons of videos on the Female Condom.  Most of them focus on how to use the product. Sigh… Here are two that have gotten a lot of views.

Female Condom

British Female Condom Demonstration