Views and experiences of the female condom in Australia: An exploratory cross-sectional survey of cisgender women.

Background: The female condom is the only female-initiated form of protection against unintended pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). However, use of this method in Australia is low. To better understand women's views and experiences of the female condom, we conducted an interventional cross-sectional study.

The female condom: What do Australian women say?

Background: The female condom is a barrier method for the prevention of sexually transmissible infections and unintended pregnancy. Uptake of this method remains low in Australia, although little research has been undertaken to explore this.

Methods: An interventional cross-sectional study was undertaken in 2019 to explore the views and experiences of women in New South Wales.