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FEMALE CONDOM (FC2)Safer is Sexy
Presented By:
Emily Karechio: Founder & President Muthaa Community Development Foundation
Presentation Outline
• Female Condom Status• What is FC2• Who can use FC2• FC2 Communication & Promotion• Advocacy • Platforms
Female Condom Status
• Currently in Kenya we have 300,000 and NASCOP is expecting a consignment of 1.4 million later in the year.
Female Condom StatusCurrently ,300,000 Expecting, 1.4 million later in the year.
Female Condom (FC2)
• FC2 is a dual protection method;– Provides protection against both pregnancy– STIs Including HIV
• FC2 is designed to fit inside the vagina and allows the penis to the penis to move freely
• FC2 adjust quickly to body temp. so it feels warm and natural• FC2 is lubricated• FC2 is non-allergic and good for those who are allergic to latex• Penis doesn’t need to be erect to use FC2• The two rings add pleasure during sex
Who can use FC2
• People who want to protect themselves and partners from STIs /HIV / pregnancy
• People who are HIV+ or have HIV+ partner• Partner refusing to use male condom• Allergy to latex• Women who are menstruating• Menopausal women• Women who have had a hysterectomy• Post delivery
FC2 Communication & Promotion
Kenya’s Target Population for use of FC2
MARPS (Most at Risk Population) Family Planning HIV + persons
MCDF IEC Materials • A Swahili animation• Female Condom Postcards• FC2 booklet[Answers question on FC2]• FC2 Posters• Ask me about FC2 Badges
ApproachesPromotions: One Voice.
Roadshows
Female Condom Fashion show
Advocacy
Platforms
• Locally– Peer Educators– Health Service Providers
• Nationally– National Condom Technical Working Group
• Internationally– International Female Condom Platform,
Netherlands– Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS, online
Collaboration
• MCDF is looking forward to partnering and collaborating with other stakeholders in ensuring FC2 is ;• Available,• Accessible.