PSI

The female condom is a barrier method which, when used correctly and consistently, provides protection against HIV, sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy. The female condom can be inserted up to eight hours prior to sexual intercourse and is currently the only female-initiated HIV prevention method.

PSI first began marketing female condoms in 1995 in Zambia. Since then, PSI and its affiliates have sold more than 24 million female condoms for prevention of HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancy to low-income populations in 31 countries. PSI collaborates with the Female Health Company, which produces the female condom, as well as groups such as UNFPA, to open markets for and to increase access to the female condom in developing countries. PSI has also used innovative strategies to market female condoms to men who have sex with men.

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Health Areas: HIV, Reproductive Health