2017/12/18 by Jessamyn Bowling, Brian Dodge, Nyamat Bindra +5 · 1 citation
Health Professions · Psychology · Social Sciences · #Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health #Sex work and related issues #Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
paper · pdf · doi:10.1177/1359105317745963
openalex publication_date 2017/12/18 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01
This qualitative study examined the acceptability of female condoms in urban India, with a focus on sexual pleasure. We conducted focus group discussions with 50 women and 19 men, as well as a small number of individual interviews with women ( n = 3), in Chennai and New Delhi. Perceived benefits of female condoms included protection against unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, increased sense of empowerment for women, and simple clean up. The most common drawback was reduced sensation. Participants suggested structural changes to the female condom to ease insertion and use. Consent and privacy were discussed as increasing sexual pleasure. Pleasure should be acknowledged in design and education efforts to increase female condom use.