Handwritten question: Can you use a condom with a femidom?
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Can you use a condom with a femidom?

Sexual Health

No. Using a and a (internal condom) at the same time is not recommended. The same principle applies as wearing two condoms: when they rub against each other, the friction makes both more likely to tear or slip.

Use one or the other, not both. Either one on its own is effective when used properly.

If you want extra protection on top of a condom or femidom, the best option is to use a different method of alongside it, like , the , or the coil. That way you get double protection against , plus the barrier protection against .

No, you should not use a and a at the same time. When they rub against each other, they are more likely to tear.

Use one or the other. Either one works well on its own when used properly.

If you want extra protection, use a condom or femidom alongside a different type of , like or the . That way you are protected against both and .

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